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exchange

 

[ ɪksˈʧeɪndʒ ]

Context #1

finance

An exchange is a place where securities, commodities, or other financial instruments are bought and sold. It can also refer to the act of giving one thing and receiving another in return.

Synonyms

market, swap, trading floor

Examples of usage

  • The New York Stock Exchange is one of the most famous exchanges in the world.
  • She made an exchange of euros for dollars at the currency exchange.
  • I need to visit the exchange to sell my shares.
  • Foreign exchange markets operate 24 hours a day.
  • People often use exchange rates to calculate the value of different currencies.
Context #2

commerce

To exchange means to give something and receive something else in return.

Synonyms

barter, swap, trade

Examples of usage

  • We exchanged phone numbers before leaving the party.
  • They agreed to exchange gifts for Christmas.
  • He exchanged his old car for a newer model.
  • The students exchanged ideas during the brainstorming session.

Translations

Translations of the word "exchange" in other languages:

🇵🇹 troca

🇮🇳 विनिमय

🇩🇪 Austausch

🇮🇩 pertukaran

🇺🇦 обмін

🇵🇱 wymiana

🇯🇵 交換 (こうかん)

🇫🇷 échange

🇪🇸 intercambio

🇹🇷 değişim

🇰🇷 교환 (gyohwan)

🇸🇦 تبادل

🇨🇿 výměna

🇸🇰 výmena

🇨🇳 交换 (jiāohuàn)

🇸🇮 menjava

🇮🇸 skipti

🇰🇿 айырбасу

🇬🇪 გაცვლა

🇦🇿 dəyişmə

🇲🇽 intercambio

Word origin

The word 'exchange' has its origins in Middle English and Old French, derived from the Latin word 'excambiare' meaning 'to change'. The concept of exchanging goods or services dates back to ancient civilizations where barter systems were prevalent. Over time, exchanges evolved into sophisticated financial markets where assets are traded. The idea of exchange is fundamental to human interactions and has played a crucial role in the development of economies.

See also: change, changeability, changeable, changeably, changed, changeover, changer, changes, changing, interchange, unchangeability, unchangeable, unchangeably, unchanged, unchanging, unchangingly.