currency
US /ˈkɝː.ən.si/
UK /ˈkɝː.ən.si/
1.
valuta, munteenheid
a system of money in general use in a particular country
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The local currency is the Euro.
De lokale valuta is de Euro.
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What is the currency of Japan?
Wat is de valuta van Japan?
2.
geldigheid, gangbaarheid, populariteit
the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use
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The idea gained currency among young people.
Het idee kreeg ingang onder jongeren.
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The theory has lost its currency in modern science.
De theorie heeft zijn geldigheid verloren in de moderne wetenschap.