transaction

Definition of transactionnext
as in sale
the transfer of ownership of something from one person to another for a price if you want to return any merchandise, make sure you keep the receipt for the initial sales transaction

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Recent Examples of transaction Centene wanted the settlement to state that Guard’s office — the state’s top law enforcement entity — was directing the transaction. Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026 Foreign authorizations are often used as test transactions. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026 Shippers in such transactions don’t have information about providing refunds, either. Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026 The deal was one of six transactions totaling 934 acres to expand five state parks that Guenzler and several state parks district superintendents outlined Monday at the meeting. Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transaction
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  • Though some have argued that China’s abundant energy and manufacturing capacity give it an edge in the global AI race, Chinese executives say Washington’s restrictions on sales of the most advanced semiconductors are stifling the country’s AI development.
    Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Victoria Gardens gets nearly 15 million visitors annually and generates more than $1,100 per square foot in retail sales, placing it among top-grossing open-air shopping centers in the nation, Redwood West said.
    Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026

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“Transaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transaction. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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