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ex·change | \ iks-ˈchānj 
, ˈeks-ˌchānj \
, ˈeks-ˌchānj \Definition of exchange
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : the act of giving or taking one thing in return for another : trade an exchange of prisoners
2a : the act or process of substituting one thing for another
b : reciprocal giving and receiving
3 : something offered, given, or received in an exchange
4a : funds payable currently at a distant point either in a foreign currency or in domestic currency
b(1) : interchange or conversion of the money of two countries or of current and uncurrent money with allowance for difference in value
(2) : exchange rate
(3) : the amount of the difference in value between two currencies or between values of a particular currency at two places
c : instruments (such as checks or bills of exchange) presented in a clearinghouse for settlement
5 : a place where things or services are exchanged: such as
a : an organized market or center for trading in securities or commodities
b : a store or shop specializing in merchandise usually of a particular type
c : a cooperative store or society
d : a central office in which telephone lines are connected to permit communication
in exchange
: as a substitute
exchange
verbexchanged; exchanging
Definition of exchange (Entry 2 of 2)
1a : to part with, give, or transfer in consideration of something received as an equivalent
b : to have replaced by other merchandise
exchanged the shirt for one in a larger size
2 : to part with for a substitute
exchanging future security for immediate pleasure
3 : to give and receive reciprocally
exchange gifts
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Other Words from exchange
Verb
exchangeability \ iks-ˌchān-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē \ noun
\ nounexchangeable \ iks-ˈchān-jə-bəl \ adjective
\ adjectiveexchanger \ iks-ˈchān-jər , ˈeks-ˌchān- \ noun
, ˈeks-ˌchān- \ noun
Examples of exchange in a Sentence
Noun
an even exchange of property
an angry exchange of insults
a useful exchange of information
threats of a nuclear exchange Verb
We exchanged addresses and promised we'd write each other often.
These coupons can be exchanged for food.
I'd like to exchange this sweater for a smaller one.
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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Wall Street Journal Direct Listings Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange want changes to their listing rules that would allow companies to launch direct listings on their exchanges.
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David Meyer, Fortune, "OK Boomer…," 27 Nov. 2019 Lazarus asked Enquirer publisher William F. Wiley to share the expenses of sending Sheridan to Washington in exchange for an exclusive story.
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Jeff Suess, Cincinnati.com, "16 states once refused to celebrate Thanksgiving on same date, all because of this Cincinnati icon," 27 Nov. 2019 Santa will visit from 4-7 p.m., and carriage rides will be offered from 5-7 p.m. in exchange for a new, unwrapped toy donation to Toys for Tots.
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Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, "Shop local Louisville deals: Small Business Saturday, Museum Store Sunday and Cyber Monday," 26 Nov. 2019 Her exchange with the chairman of the world’s most powerful central bank came during a visit Powell paid Monday to a hardscrabble neighborhood of East Hartford.
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Washington Post, "Jerome meets Jasmine: Fed chief observes economic struggles," 25 Nov. 2019 In exchange for her testimony against Bennett, Woody pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute meth.
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courier-journal.com, "How this couple ran a ‘redneck’ meth empire in an Appalachian county ravaged by addiction," 25 Nov. 2019 Neither offered a fully accurate account in their exchange.
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Hope Yen, The Denver Post, "Fact check: Trump and his so-they-say accusations," 23 Nov. 2019 The cases against Netanyahu involve allegations of giving or offering lucrative official favors to several media tycoons in exchange for favorable news coverage or gifts worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Arkansas Online, "Premier of Israel indicted in fraud," 22 Nov. 2019 Neither offered a fully accurate account in their exchange.
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BostonGlobe.com, "WASHINGTON — Ten Democrats seeking the presidency vied for advantage Wednesday night in a debate just over two months before the primary voting begins.," 21 Nov. 2019 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb It’s now exchanged by the alumni associations at Oregon and Oregon State.
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oregonlive, "Canzano: 123 Civil War football facts you need to know, if you don’t already," 27 Nov. 2019 Following the ceremony, when Robertson and Huff exchanged both personal and traditional vows, the bride and groom joined her parents, Willie and Korie Robertson, family and friends at an outdoor reception, which was held under a large tent.
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Natalie Stone, PEOPLE.com, "Newlyweds Sadie Robertson and Christian Huff Share First Wedding Photos: 'Forever, Me and You'," 26 Nov. 2019 Taking Zizzoprene instead of Somnotab would be a quid pro quo in the strict sense, something which can be readily exchanged for another.
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Anthony Grant, Quartz, "‘Quid pro quo’ is more legalese than Latin," 25 Nov. 2019 After Moore and the bus driver exchanged angry words, the driver finally pulled away from the stop with the boy still in the bus, deputies said.
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Tiffini Theisen, orlandosentinel.com, "Florida woman rams school bus with car after argument with bus driver, deputies say," 22 Nov. 2019 This time, exchanging her nude glossy lip for a matte marron finish, pinning her honey blonde locks behind her ear, and glistening in Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
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Nandi Howard, Essence, "Beyonce Is Giving Us The Holiday Hues," 18 Nov. 2019 The second quarter was a back-and-forth affair with the two teams exchanging scores.
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Cheryl Wray, al, "Hueytown wins 56-49 in OT after Bama commit Roydell Williams leaves game," 16 Nov. 2019 After both teams exchanged punts, first downs by Bridges and Bruce Jackson put the Tigers inside enemy territory.
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Alvaro Montano, Houston Chronicle, "Klein Collins gets rematch with Vandegrift after dispatching Dekaney," 15 Nov. 2019 The emails appear to include a variety of correspondence on immigration, with McHugh and Miller exchanging links to a variety of far-right websites, including two that the SPLC has called hate groups.
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NBC News, "Democrats call for Stephen Miller to resign after leak of xenophobic emails," 13 Nov. 2019
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More Definitions for exchange
exchange
noun English Language Learners Definition of exchange
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an occurrence in which people give things of similar value to each other : the act of giving or taking one thing in return for another thing
: an occurrence in which people direct something at each other
: an occurrence in which people give information to each other
exchange
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of exchange (Entry 2 of 2)
: to give something and receive something in return
: to direct (words, looks, etc.) at each other
: to return (a product) to a store and have it replaced by another product : to trade (something that has been purchased) for something else
See the full definition for exchange in the English Language Learners Dictionary
exchange
nounex·change | \ iks-ˈchānj \
\Kids Definition of exchange
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : an act of giving or taking of one thing in return for another : trade a fair exchange
2 : a place where goods or services are exchanged
3 : the act of giving and receiving between two groups
an exchange of ideas
exchange
verbexchanged; exchanging
Kids Definition of exchange (Entry 2 of 2)
exchange
nounex·change
Legal Definition of exchange
1a : a giving of something of value (as real property) in return for something of equal value (as money or property of a like kind)
b in the civil law of Louisiana : a giving of something of value in return for something of equal value except money — compare sale
2 : an organized market or center for trading in securities or commodities
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