noun (plural currencies)
1 [C,U] the system of money that a country uses:
trading in foreign currencies * a single European currency * You'll need some cash in local currency but you can also use your credit card.
seealsoHARDCURRENCY
2 [U] the fact that sth 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.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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