the dollar

noun

technical
: 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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And the depreciation of the naira currency has seen the dollar value of company revenues fall within the period. Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has also shown an interventionist streak to keep Treasury yields in check and prevent the dollar was rising too much. Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026 The Japanese yen surged this week against the dollar, but one investor is already cautioning that the currency's newfound strength may be short-lived. Tobias Burns, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 For some, Japan was already losing its appeal as a destination for work, as the yen fell to 40-year lows against the dollar. Christine Miyawaki, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the dollar

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“The dollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20dollar. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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