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   mon·ey

   /ˈmənē/

   noun

   • 1. a current medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; coins and banknotes collectively: "I counted the money before putting it in my wallet" Similar cashhard cashready moneythe meansthe wherewithalfundscapitalfinances(filthy) lucrebanknotesnotespaper moneycoinschangecoincoinagesilvercoppercurrencylegal tendersterlingbillsrollinformal:doughbreadlootshekelsmoolahthe necessarywadboodledibsgeltducatsrhinogravyscratchstuffooffolding moneydoshbrasslollyspondulickswongaackersthe readyreadiesdinerogreenbackssimoleonsbucksjackmazumaOscarinformal, dated:sploshgreentindated:l.s.d.informal, dated:kalerocksshinplastersformal:speciearchaic:pelf
   • ▪ sums of money: "a statement of all moneys paid into and out of the account"
   • ▪ the assets, property, and resources owned by someone or something; wealth: "the college is very short of money" Similar wealthrichesfortuneaffluenceassetsliquid assetsresourcessubstancemeansdeep pocketsprosperity
   • ▪ financial gain: "the main aim of a commercial organization is to make money"
   • ▪ payment for work; wages: "she accepted the job at the public school since the money was better" Similar paysalarywagesremunerationfeestipendrare:emolument
   • ▪ a wealthy person or group: "her aunt had married money"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French moneie, from Latin moneta ‘mint, money’, originally a title of the goddess Juno, in whose temple in Rome money was minted.

   Derivatives

   • 1. moneyless adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › moneyMoney Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   noun. mon· ey ˈmə-nē. plural moneys or monies ˈmə-nēz. often attributive. Synonyms of money. 1. : something generally accepted as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment: such as. a. : officially coined or stamped metal currency. newly minted money. b. : money of account. c. : paper money.

3. www.investopedia.com › insights › what-is-moneyWhat Is Money? Definition, History, Types, and Creation - ...

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   Jan 22, 2024 · Money is any item or medium of exchange that symbolizes perceived value. As a result, it is accepted by people for the payment of goods and services, as well as the repayment of...

4. www.investopedia.com › terms › mUnderstanding Money: Its Properties, Types, and Uses - ...

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   Jun 30, 2024 · Money is a system of value that facilitates the exchange of goods. The use of money eliminates the problem of bartering where both parties must have something the other wants or...

5. www.britannica.com › money › MoneyMoney | Definition, Economics, History, Types, & Facts |...

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   Jun 25, 2024 · money, a commodity accepted by general consent as a medium of economic exchange. It is the medium in which prices and values are expressed; as currency, it circulates anonymously from person to person and country to country, thus facilitating trade, and it is the principal measure of wealth.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › moneyMONEY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   money. / ˈmʌnɪ / noun. a medium of exchange that functions as legal tender. the official currency, in the form of banknotes, coins, etc, issued by a government or other authority. a particular denomination or form of currency. silver money. property or assets with reference to their realizable value.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMONEY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MONEY definition: 1. coins or notes (= special pieces of paper) that are used to buy things, or an amount of these…. Learn more.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MoneyMoney - Wikipedia

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   Money is any item or verifiable record that is generally accepted as payment for goods and services and repayment of debts, such as taxes, in a particular country or socio-economic context.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMONEY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   MONEY meaning: 1. coins or notes (= special pieces of paper) that are used to buy things, or an amount of these…. Learn more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmoney noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    money. noun. /ˈmʌni/ Idioms. [uncountable] what you earn by working or selling things, and use to buy things. to borrow/save/spend/earn money. How much money is there in my account? The money is much better in my new job. If the item is not satisfactory, you will get your money back.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMONEY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    Meaning of money – Learner’s Dictionary. money. noun [ U ] uk / ˈmʌni / us. Add to word list. A1. the coins or banknotes (= pieces of paper with values) that are used to buy things: How much money have you got? It costs a lot of money to buy a house. He spends all his money on clothess. The company's not making (= earning) any money at the moment.