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Definition of foreign exchange noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

foreign exchange

noun
 
/ˌfɒrən ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
 
/ˌfɔːrən ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
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  1. [uncountable, countable] the system of exchanging the money of one country for that of another country; the place where money is exchanged
    • The euro fell on the foreign exchanges yesterday.
  2. [uncountable] money that is obtained using this system
    • our largest source of foreign exchange
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