- [countable, uncountable] the system of money that a country uses
- trading in foreign currencies
- the single European currency
- You'll need some cash in local currency but you can also use your credit card.
Extra ExamplesTopics Moneyb1, Shoppingb1, Holidaysb1- Argentina's currency was pegged to the dollar.
- For four months all major currencies floated.
- Many emerging countries have their currencies pegged to the dollar.
- She had $500 in foreign currency.
- The disappointing profits are due to unfavourable currency translations.
- The fund supports weak currencies.
- The system allows currencies to fluctuate within certain limits.
- They make money by speculating on the currency markets.
- They prefer to be paid in foreign currencies.
- US dollars are considered common currency in international transactions.
- You can convert sterling into the local currency.
- The country may be forced to completely devalue its currency.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- domestic
- foreign
- common
- …
- change
- convert something into
- convert something to
- …
- rise
- depreciate
- fall
- …
- conversion
- exchange
- translation
- …
- in…currency
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- [uncountable] the fact that something is used or accepted by a lot of people
- The term ‘post-industrial’ now has wide currency.
- The qualification has gained currency all over the world.
Extra Examples- This belief has general currency.
- How did the idea gain currency?
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- common
- general
- wide
- …
- enjoy
- have
- gain
- …
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