rand

noun

ˈrand How to pronounce rand (audio)
ˈränd
ˈränt
plural rand
: the basic monetary unit of South Africa see Money Table

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Market reaction was muted shortly after the judgment, with the rand currency, the barometer of investor confidence, little changed. Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 May 2026 Declines of about 10% to 17% have been recorded elsewhere, including against the Swiss franc, South African rand, Danish krone, Swedish krona and the Euro. Matt Sedensky, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 Declines of about 10% to 17% have been recorded elsewhere, including against the Swiss franc, South African rand, Danish krone, Swedish krona and the Euro. Matt Sedensky, Fortune, 3 May 2026 Declines of about 10% to 17% have been recorded elsewhere, including against the euro, the Swiss franc, South African rand, Danish krone and Swedish krona. Matt Sedensky, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for rand

Word History

Etymology

the Rand, South Africa

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rand was in 1941

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“Rand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rand. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

rand

noun
ˈrand How to pronounce rand (audio)
ˈränd
ˈränt
plural rand
1
: the basic unit of money of South Africa
2
: a coin or bill representing one rand

Biographical Definition

Rand

biographical name

Ayn ˈīn How to pronounce Rand (audio) 1905–1982 American (Russian-born) writer

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