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    sterling
    /ˈstəːlɪŋ/

    noun

    • 1. British money: "prices in sterling are shown"
    • 2. short for sterling silver

    adjective

    • 1. (of a person or their work or qualities) excellent or valuable: "this organization does sterling work for youngsters"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTERLING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Sterling can be a noun for British money or a metal with high purity, or an adjective for something very good. Learn how to use sterling in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sterlingSterling Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Sterling can be a noun meaning British money or sterling silver, or an adjective meaning of high quality or standard. Learn the etymology, synonyms, examples, and related phrases of sterling from Merriam-Webster.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySTERLING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Sterling can be a noun for British money or a metal with high purity, or an adjective for very good or high quality. Learn how to use sterling in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › sterlingSTERLING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Sterling definition: of, relating to, or noting British money. See examples of STERLING used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTERLING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Sterling can mean the money system of Great Britain, the standard of fineness for gold and silver, or an adjective for something excellent. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and related terms from Collins English Dictionary.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › sterlingSterling - definition of sterling by The Free Dictionary

    1. Abbr. ster. or stg. British money, especially the pound as the basic unit of currency of the United Kingdom. 2. British coinage of silver or gold, having as a standard of fineness 0.500 for silver and 0.91666 for gold. 3. a. Sterling silver. b. Articles, such as tableware, made of sterling silver. adj. 1.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › sterlingSterling - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Sterling is British money, but it also describes anything of very high quality. A sterling report card has all A’s, and sterling manners are needed for a visit with the Queen of England.