Traded: meaning, definitions and examples

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traded

 

[ treɪdɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

business exchange

The term 'traded' refers to the act of exchanging goods, services, or financial instruments between parties. This can involve a variety of transactions, such as the buying and selling of stocks on the stock market or the barter of physical goods. Trading is a fundamental concept in economics and can occur in various forms, including direct trade between individuals or via intermediaries such as brokers. It plays a critical role in determining market prices and allocating resources in an economy.

Synonyms

bartered, exchanged, negotiated, swapped

Examples of usage

  • She traded her old phone for a new one.
  • The investors traded stocks throughout the day.
  • They traded the rights to the music album.

Translations

Translations of the word "traded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 comerciado

🇮🇳 व्यापार किया गया

🇩🇪 gehandelt

🇮🇩 diperdagangkan

🇺🇦 торгували

🇵🇱 handlowano

🇯🇵 取引された

🇫🇷 échangé

🇪🇸 comerció

🇹🇷 ticaret yapıldı

🇰🇷 거래된

🇸🇦 تم التداول

🇨🇿 obchodováno

🇸🇰 obchodovalo

🇨🇳 交易的

🇸🇮 trgovano

🇮🇸 verslað

🇰🇿 сауда жасалды

🇬🇪 ვაჭრობდა

🇦🇿 ticarət edildi

🇲🇽 comerciado

Word origin

The word 'trade' has its roots in the Old English term 'tradian', which means 'to barter' or 'to carry across'. Its etymology can be traced back through Middle English and Old English, and it is related to the Latin word 'tradere', meaning 'to hand over' or 'to deliver'. This relationship underscores the concept of transferring ownership or possession, which is central to the practice of trading. Over the centuries, the word has evolved in usage to encompass various forms of market exchange, leading to terms like 'trade-off' and 'trade routes' in a modern economic context. The commercial and financial aspects of trading have led to the establishment of sophisticated markets and systems that facilitate these exchanges globally.

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