exchange rate

noun

: the ratio at which the principal unit of two currencies may be traded

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Meanwhile, exchange rates and inflation have further affected some aspiring travelers, especially Canadians. Frédéric Dimanche, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026 Prices for exclusive use of the Celia carriage start at £15,000 (about $20,500 at the current exchange rate), including transfers within Greater London. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026 For the first nine months of the year, sales globally were up 1%, excluding the impact of currency exchange rates. Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026 Richemont posted sales up 11% year-on-year at constant exchange rates in the quarter. Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exchange rate

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First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of exchange rate was in 1855

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“Exchange rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exchange%20rate. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.

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