Phrase guide

money of account

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A denomination of value used in keeping accounts, for which there may, or may not, be an equivalent coin.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Topics: business, finance

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: settlement currency, unit of account

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: rekenmunt — a denomination of value used in keeping accounts, for which there may, or may not, be an equivalent coin
  • Hungarian: elszámolási pénznem — a denomination of value used in keeping accounts, for which there may, or may not, be an equivalent coin
  • Hungarian: elszámolási egység — a denomination of value used in keeping accounts, for which there may, or may not, be an equivalent coin
  • Hungarian: elszámolási valuta — a denomination of value used in keeping accounts, for which there may, or may not, be an equivalent coin