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USD

n. uncountable
A2 Elementary usd

n. Stands for United States Dollar. The official currency of the United States. It is used for buying things and trading around the world.

n. Abbreviation for United States Dollar. The ISO 4217 currency code for the United States dollar. Frequently used in financial contexts and international trade to specify the currency of a transaction.


SIMPLE

The price is listed in USD.

CONTEXTUAL

Many international hotels list their room rates in USD to make it easier for foreign tourists to compare prices.

COMPLEX

While the local currency is used for daily purchases, the central bank maintains significant reserves in USD to stabilize the economy against sudden market fluctuations.

Usage

Typically functions as a post-modifier after a numerical value or as a collective noun for the currency itself.

Pitfall

The cost is 50 USDs.The cost is 50 USD.Currency codes like USD do not take a plural 's' even when the amount is greater than one.

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