exchange rate

noun

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

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Third-quarter sales at constant exchange rates beat analysts’ expectations and gave the luxury sector a glimmer of hope. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026 This is where the future of work gets interesting, because AI is about to change the exchange rate between time and money. John Winsor, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026 This Is It was just listed for sale via the International Yacht Company (IYC), with an asking price of €46 million (about $54 million at the current exchange rate). Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2026 Third-quarter sales jumped 11% at constant exchange rates. Tasmin Lockwood,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exchange rate

Word History

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 28 Jan. 2026.

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