rand

noun

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

Examples of rand in a Sentence

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Ukraine drone strike exposed Russian vulnerability, and sent a signal to Trump Indeed, after the GNU was formed, the South African rand strengthened, long-term interest rates fell, and investor confidence increased, according to experts. Kate Bartlett, Christian Science Monitor, 9 June 2025 The exclusively White enclave produces half of its own electricity needs, takes local taxes, and prints its own currency that’s pegged to the South African rand. Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 21 May 2025 Rest: Ten seconds between sets rand one minute after each round. Amanda Loudin, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025 The dollar is still relatively strong against the South African rand. Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 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 24 Jun. 2025.

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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