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exchanges

 

[ ɪksˈʧeɪndʒɪz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

financial market

The act of giving something in return for something else, typically money or goods. Exchanges are crucial for the functioning of the global economy, facilitating trade and commerce.

Synonyms

swapping, trading, transactions

Examples of usage

  • Currency exchanges allow travelers to obtain the local currency of the country they are visiting.
  • Stock exchanges provide a platform for buying and selling shares of publicly traded companies.
Context #2 | Verb

conversation

To give something and receive something of the same kind in return. In a conversation, exchanges involve the sharing of ideas, information, or opinions.

Synonyms

communicate, share, trade

Examples of usage

  • We often exchange book recommendations with each other.
  • During the debate, the candidates exchanged heated arguments.

Translations

Translations of the word "exchanges" in other languages:

🇵🇹 câmbios

🇮🇳 विनिमय

🇩🇪 Austausch

🇮🇩 pertukaran

🇺🇦 обміни

🇵🇱 wymiany

🇯🇵 交換

🇫🇷 échanges

🇪🇸 intercambios

🇹🇷 değişimler

🇰🇷 교환

🇸🇦 تبادلات

🇨🇿 výměny

🇸🇰 výmenné

🇨🇳 交换

🇸🇮 menjave

🇮🇸 skipti

🇰🇿 алмасулар

🇬🇪 გადაცვლები

🇦🇿 mübadilələr

🇲🇽 intercambios

Etymology

The word 'exchange' dates back to the 14th century and comes from the Old French word 'eschangier', meaning 'to exchange' or 'to change'. It has roots in the Latin word 'excambiare', which combines 'ex-' (out) and 'cambiare' (to exchange). Throughout history, exchanges have played a vital role in facilitating trade, communication, and interactions between individuals and communities.

See also: exchangability, exchangable, exchangeability, exchangeable, exchangeably, exchanging, unexchangeable.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,523 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.