Meaning of the word "futures exchange" in English

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futures exchange

US /ˈfjuːtʃərz ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
UK /ˈfjuːtʃərz ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
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Noun

1.

a central financial marketplace where participants can buy and sell standardized futures contracts and options on futures contracts

Example:
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange is a prominent futures exchange.
Investors use the futures exchange to hedge against price fluctuations.
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