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exchange verb (exchanged, exchanging) 1 (usually exchange one thing for another) to give, or give up, something, in return for something else. 2 to give and receive in return • The two leaders exchanged gifts. noun 1 the giving and taking of one thing for another. 2 a thing exchanged. 3 a giving and receiving in return. 4 a conversation or argument, especially a brief one. 5 the act of exchanging the currency of one country for that of another. 6 a place where shares are traded, or international financial deals carried out. 7 (also telephone exchange) a central telephone system where lines are connected, or the building housing this. exchangeability noun. exchangeable adj. exchanger noun a person who exchanges money or goods, etc, especially as a profession. exchange blows or words to quarrel verbally or physically. in exchange for something in return for it.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from French eschangier, from Latin ex from + cambiare to barter.