sterling

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /'stɜː(ɹ).lɪŋ/, SAMPA: /"st3:(r).lIN/

  Rhymes: -ɜː(r)lɪŋ

[edit] Noun

sterling (uncountable)

1. the currency of the United Kingdom; especially the pound
2. former British gold or silver coinage of a standard fineness: for gold 0.91666 and for silver 0.925.
3. sterling silver, or articles made from this material

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[edit] Adjective

sterling (not comparable)

1. of, or relating to British currency, or the former British coinage
2. of, relating to, or made from sterling silver
3. high quality

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