From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Currenciessterlingster‧ling1 /ˈstɜːlɪŋ $ ˈstɜːr-/ noun [uncountable]1PEC (also Sterling) the standardunit of money in the UnitedKingdom, based on the pound2 (also sterling silver)silver that is at least 92% pureExamples from the Corpussterling• We at Novartis will lead in £ sterling but will be prepared to offer in euros if asked.• The rate for the pound sterling was 1,650,000 roubles in January 1922 and 71,730,000 by October.• However, she cautioned against taking out euroloans just yet because of the exchangerisk while sterlingfloated against the euro.• The benchmark 5-year sterlingswapspreadrose 7 basispoints to 42 basis points.• The benchmark 5-year sterling swap spread was unchanged at 34 basis points.sterlingsterling2 adjective [only before noun]GOOD/EXCELLENTvery good
Ella has done some sterling work.
He has sterling qualities.From Longman Business Dictionarysterlingster‧ling /ˈstɜːlɪŋˈstɜːr-/ noun [uncountable]FINANCEthe system of money in Britain, based on the poundSterling was trading at $1.6490, up from $1.6470.His salary is paid in pounds sterling.Originsterling1(1500-1600)sterling“silver penny”((13-19 centuries)), probably from an unrecorded Old Englishsteorling“coin with a star on it”, from steorra; → STAR1
