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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For a more rainy winter climate, waterproofing details are key, whether rubber rands, neoprene liners, or good ol’ Gore-Tex. Svati Kirsten Narula, Outside Online, 25 Oct. 2024 South Africa Exchange rate: $1 = 18.32 South African rand One year ago: $1 = 17.74 South African rand South Africa offers much more than safaris. Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 25 July 2024 The Namibian dollar is pegged to the rand, which means monetary policy is often guided by the South African Reserve Bank’s actions. Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2024 Fraud charges In 2016, prosecutors said Gordhan would face two fraud charges for illegally approving the early retirement of a subordinate, resulting in 1.1 million rand ($61,000) of wasteful expenditure. Mike Cohen / Bloomberg, TIME, 13 Sep. 2024 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 14 Dec. 2024.

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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