transaction
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trans·ac·tion

noun \tran-ˈzak-shən, tran(t)-ˈsak-\

Definition of TRANSACTION

1
a : something transacted; especially : an exchange or transfer of goods, services, or funds <electronic transactions>
b plural : the often published record of the meeting of a society or association
2
a : an act, process, or instance of transacting
b : a communicative action or activity involving two parties or things that reciprocally affect or influence each other
trans·ac·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective

Examples of TRANSACTION

  1. The entire transaction took place over the phone.
  2. a record of your recent banking transactions
  3. the transaction of business over the phone

First Known Use of TRANSACTION

1632

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

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