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interchange

n. C / U
C1 Advanced US //ˌɪnɝˈtʃeɪndʒ// in·ter·change

n. the act of sharing or swapping things like ideas, information, or parts between people or groups.

n. the act of mutually exchanging things, especially information, ideas, or components. Refers to a reciprocal process where two or more parties give and receive simultaneously.


SIMPLE

The conference allowed for a productive interchange of ideas.

CONTEXTUAL

The project failed because there was no clear interchange of data between the two research teams.

COMPLEX

A healthy democracy relies on the constant interchange of diverse perspectives, ensuring that policy decisions reflect a broad consensus rather than a narrow interest.

Synonyms
Origin

From Old French entrechange, by surface analysis, inter- + change.

Usage

Often used with the preposition 'of' to specify what is being swapped.

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