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To give something and receive something else in return.
Examples
The exchange of ideas made the meeting productive.
The exchange listed a new tech company.
She checked the rates on the exchange before traveling.
I hope to exchange and learn about different cultures.
The bank offers a competitive exchange today.
Similar words
interchange
attend foreign university
exchange rate
currency rate
trade
barter
overseas program
financial market
transact
global program
Meanings
Examples
She exchanges recipes with her neighbor every week.
They exchanged gifts at the holiday party.
He exchanges his old books for new ones at the swap meet.
We exchange emails to keep each other updated.
The two companies exchanged services to cut costs.
Kids often exchange stickers during recess.
Similar words
trade
swap
barter
reciprocate
switch
deal
interchange
give
Examples
The exchange of ideas made the meeting productive.
Their exchange of gifts was the highlight of the party.
A quick exchange of glances said everything.
The exchange of information helped solve the problem.
We enjoyed a friendly exchange of jokes.
An exchange of business cards started a new partnership.
Similar words
trade
swap
barter
transaction
give-and-take
interchange
deal
reciprocity
Examples
She checked the rates on the exchange before traveling.
The exchange opened early to handle the Asian market.
Traders monitor the exchange for sudden price moves.
He works as a broker at the exchange downtown.
The exchange listed new currency pairs this week.
Regulators announced new rules for the exchange.
Similar words
forex market
FX market
currency market
foreign exchange market
FX desk
trading platform
currency trading floor
global market
Examples
She exchanged dollars for euros before the flight.
He exchanges yen for pounds at the bank.
They exchanged crypto tokens during the market surge.
We exchange money at the airport kiosk.
The traveler exchanged rupees for local cash.
She exchanged her savings into foreign currency for investment.
Similar words
trade
swap
convert
switch
transact
barter
deal
interchange
Examples
He bought shares on the exchange yesterday.
The exchange saw a record high in trading volume.
Investors watch the exchange for market trends.
She works as an analyst at the exchange.
The exchange listed a new tech company.
Regulators tightened rules for the exchange.
Similar words
stock market
securities market
equity market
bourse
trading venue
trading floor
marketplace
financial market
Examples
The exchange of files took only a few seconds.
Secure exchange of patient records is required.
They set up an exchange protocol for the devices.
The exchange of messages kept the system synchronized.
Our app supports real-time exchange of data.
A faulty cable disrupted the exchange between servers.
Similar words
data transfer
transmission
communication
sync
sharing
upload
download
data sharing
Examples
The program exchanges data with the remote server.
She exchanged the log files to the analyst.
We need to exchange information before the demo.
The devices exchange status updates every minute.
He exchanged configuration settings across the network.
The app exchanges user preferences automatically.
Similar words
sync
transmit
sendupload
download
share
move
copy
Examples
She applied for a exchange to study in Japan.
The university offers a exchange with several European schools.
His exchange lasted a semester in Brazil.
Funding helped her join the exchange program.
The exchange gave her a chance to learn a new language.
Alumni of the exchange often return with global experience.
Similar words
study abroad program
overseas program
international program
student exchange
foreign study program
abroad study
cultural exchange
global program
Examples
She decided to exchange for a year in Canada.
He plans to exchange during his junior year.
They exchanged their home campus for an overseas experience.
I hope to exchange and learn about different cultures.
Students exchange to broaden their horizons.
She exchanged her studies to a foreign university.
Similar words
study abroad
go abroad
enroll in overseas program
join international program
travel for study
attend foreign university
participate in exchange
take part in abroad program
Examples
The exchange rate rose after the election.
She checked the exchange before converting her money.
A favorable exchange can save you a lot.
The bank offers a competitive exchange today.
Fluctuating exchange makes budgeting tricky.
He locked in a fixed exchange for the contract.
Similar words
exchange rate
forex rate
currency rate
conversion rate
price
parity
cross rate
market rate
FAQ
What does exchange mean as a verb in everyday language?
It means to give something and receive something else in return, like swapping a book for a DVD.
What does exchange mean as a noun in everyday language?
It refers to the act of giving one thing and getting another, such as a trade of cards.
What does exchange refer to in finance as a place?
It is a marketplace where different currencies are bought and sold, like the forex market.
What does exchange mean as a verb in finance?
It means to trade one kind of money for another, for example to convert dollars into euros.
What does exchange mean as a noun in finance regarding securities?
It is a market where stocks and other securities are bought and sold, such as a stock market.
What does exchange mean in technology as a noun?
It describes the transfer of computer data between systems, like a data transfer between phones.
What does exchange mean in technology as a verb?
It means to send or receive data between computers or devices, for example to sync files across devices.
What does exchange mean in education as a noun?
It is a program that lets students study at a foreign institution for a period, such as a study abroad program.
What does exchange mean in education as a verb?
It means to take part in a student exchange program, like to participate in a semester abroad.
What does exchange mean in finance as a currency conversion rate?
It is the price of one kind of money expressed in another, known as the exchange rate.
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