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british pound

 

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Noun british pound has 1 sense
  1. British pound, pound, pound sterling, quid - the basic unit of money in Great Britain; equal to 100 pence
    --1 is a kind of British monetary unit
    --1 has parts: penny

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British Pound

Definition:

The British Pound, also known as Pound Sterling or GBP, is the official currency of the United Kingdom.

Senses:

Sense 1 - Currency:

As a currency, the British Pound is represented by the symbol £ and is divided into 100 pence.

Sample Sentence: The price of the book is 15 pounds.

Sense 2 - Popular British Currency:

The British Pound is a popular currency widely accepted in the United Kingdom and is frequently used in daily financial transactions.

Sample Sentence: I exchanged my dollars for British Pounds before my trip to London.

Sense 3 - Foreign Exchange:

The British Pound is traded in the foreign exchange market, often against other major currencies.

Sample Sentence: The value of the British Pound is influenced by economic factors and political events.

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