Definition of the dollar
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: the value of a dollar when it is compared to another unit of money
The dollar dropped sharply against the pound. the strength/weakness of the dollar The dollar is worth more in Mexico.
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“The dollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20dollar. Accessed 27 Feb. 2021.
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