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- Dictionaryster·ling/ˈstərliNG/
noun
- 1. British money: "prices in sterling are shown"
adjective
- 1. (of a person or their work, efforts, or qualities) excellent or valuable: "this organization does sterling work for youngsters"
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The meaning of STERLING is British money. How to use sterling in a sentence.
STERLING definition: 1. British money: 2. (of precious metal, especially silver) of a particular standard of purity…. Learn more.
Sterling definition: of, relating to, or noting British money. See examples of STERLING used in a sentence.
Sterling means very good in quality; used to describe someone's work or character.
STERLING meaning: 1. British money: 2. (of precious metal, especially silver) of a particular standard of purity…. Learn more.
Sterling is a word for British currency, and although the jury is still out, the word sterling may be from the Middle English word for "star," sterre from the stars that appeared in the design of certain Norman (really old British) coins.
When something is characterized as sterling, it suggests that it is exceptional and meets the highest standards of excellence and integrity. The term originally referred to the purity and quality of British silver currency, and over time, it has come to symbolize top-notch quality and reliability in various contexts.
Define sterling. sterling synonyms, sterling pronunciation, sterling translation, English dictionary definition of sterling. n. 1. Abbr. ster. or stg. British money, especially the pound as the basic unit of currency of the United Kingdom. 2. British coinage of silver or gold,...
STERLING definition: British money: . Learn more.
Definition of sterling noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
