exchange
exchange /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
noun
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()
Chemical process in which one atom, ion or group changes places with another
(
exchange
)
chemical process in which one atom, ion or group changes places with another
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()
The act of giving something in return for something received
(
exchange
)
the act of giving something in return for something received
Deductible losses on sales or exchanges of property are allowable
deductible losses on sales or exchanges of property are allowable
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()
The act of changing one thing for another thing
(
interchange
, exchange
)
the act of changing one thing for another thing
Adam was promised immortality in exchange for his disobedience
Adam was promised immortality in exchange for his disobedience
There was an interchange of prisoners
there was an interchange of prisoners
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A mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one)
(
exchange
)
a mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one)
They had a bitter exchange
they had a bitter exchange
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A workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication
(
central
, telephone exchange
, exchange
)
a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication
She works at the exchange, managing phone connections for businesses.
She works at the exchange, managing phone connections for businesses.
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(chess) the capture by both players (usually on consecutive moves) of pieces of equal value
(
exchange
)
(chess) the capture by both players (usually on consecutive moves) of pieces of equal value
The endgame began after the exchange of queens
the endgame began after the exchange of queens
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(chess) gaining (or losing) a rook in return for a knight or bishop
(
exchange
)
(chess) gaining (or losing) a rook in return for a knight or bishop
Black lost the exchange
black lost the exchange
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The act of putting one thing or person in the place of another:
(
commutation
, exchange
, substitution
)
the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another:
He sent Smith in for Jones but the substitution came too late to help
he sent Smith in for Jones but the substitution came too late to help
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Reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries)
(
exchange
, interchange
)
reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries)
He earns his living from the interchange of currency
he earns his living from the interchange of currency
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(sport) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes
(
exchange
, rally
)
(sport) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes
After a short rally Connors won the point
after a short rally Connors won the point
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A workplace for buying and selling; open only to members
(
exchange
)
a workplace for buying and selling; open only to members
verb
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()
Give to, and receive from, one another
(
interchange
, change
, exchange
)
give to, and receive from, one another
Would you change places with me?
Would you change places with me?
We have been exchanging letters for a year
We have been exchanging letters for a year
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()
Exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
(
commute
, exchange
, convert
, change
)
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
Could you convert my dollars into pounds?
Could you convert my dollars into pounds?
He changed his name
He changed his name
Convert centimeters into inches
convert centimeters into inches
Convert holdings into shares
convert holdings into shares
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()
Change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
(
switch over
, exchange
, switch
)
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
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Exchange a penalty for a less severe one
(
convert
, exchange
, commute
)
exchange a penalty for a less severe one
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Put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
(
exchange
, interchange
, replace
, substitute
)
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
The con artist replaced the original with a fake Rembrandt
the con artist replaced the original with a fake Rembrandt
Substitute regular milk for fat-free milk
substitute regular milk for fat-free milk
Synonyms can be interchanged without a changing the context's meaning
synonyms can be interchanged without a changing the context's meaning
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Hand over one and receive another, approximately equivalent
(
exchange
)
hand over one and receive another, approximately equivalent
Exchange prisoners
exchange prisoners
Exchange employees between branches of the company
exchange employees between branches of the company