Meaning of the word "floating exchange rate" in English

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floating exchange rate

US /ˈfloʊtɪŋ ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ reɪt/
UK /ˈfloʊtɪŋ ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ reɪt/
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Noun

1.

an exchange rate regime where the value of a currency is allowed to fluctuate freely in response to foreign exchange market mechanisms, without intervention from central banks or governments

Example:
Many major economies operate under a floating exchange rate system.
A pure floating exchange rate is rare, as most governments intervene occasionally.
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