exchange

Definition 1

Any organization, association or group which provides or maintains a marketplace where securities, options, futures, or commodities can be traded; or the marketplace itself.

Definition 2

To provide goods or services and receive goods or services of approximately equal value in return; here, also called barter.

Definition 3

The currency markets.

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