Meaning of the word "current account" in English

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current account

US /ˌkɝː.ənt əˈkaʊnt/
UK /ˌkɝː.ənt əˈkaʊnt/
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Noun

1.

a bank account from which money can be withdrawn at any time by cheque or debit card and on which interest is not usually paid

Example:
I need to check the balance of my current account.
She opened a new current account at the bank.
2.

the balance of payments on goods, services, and transfers between a country and other countries

Example:
The country's current account deficit widened last quarter.
A strong export performance can improve the current account.
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