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noun
An intermediary used in trade to avoid the inconveniences of a pure barter system, such as money.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: means of exchange
Antonyms: none provided
noun
anything that is generally accepted as a standard of value and a measure of wealth in a particular country or region
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: monetary system
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: standard, criterion, measure, touchstone
Narrower terms: tender, legal tender, stamp, money, currency
History
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