coining
ˈkɔɪnɪŋ
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Definition of coining - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
linguisticsRarea newly created word or phraseRare
  • The coining of 'selfie' changed how we talk about photos.
2.
medicalTECH.a Southeast Asian practice of rubbing a coin on oiled skinTECH.
  • Coining is used to treat headaches in some cultures.

Adjective

1.
creationRarein the process of being createdRare
  • The coining idea was still in development.
creating developing formulating
2.
innovationRarenewly created or innovativeRare
  • The coining technology revolutionized the industry.
innovative novel
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Origin of coining

Old French, coigner (to stamp)

Examples of coining in a sentence

  • The brand’s coining of “eco-luxe” helped sell the new product line.
  • His aunt recommended coining for the stiff neck after the long flight.
  • The nurse explained that coining can leave temporary red marks on the skin.
  • The coining project was gaining momentum.
  • Her coining concept was attracting attention.
  • The coining method was adopted by many startups.

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  1. French:néologisme, en cours de création, ...
  2. German:Neubildung, entstehend, ...
  3. Italian:neologismo, in fase di creazione, ...
  4. Spanish:neologismo, en creación, ...
  5. Portuguese:neologismo, em criação, ...
  6. Chinese:新造词, 正在创造的, ...
  7. Japanese:造語, 創出中の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُستَحدَثٌ لُغَوِيّ, قَيْدُ التَّكْوِينِ, ...
  9. Hebrew:חִידּוּשׁ לְשׁוֹנִי, מִתְהַוֶּה, ...
  10. Russian:неологизм, создающийся, ...
  11. Ukrainian:неологізм, створюваний, ...
  12. Hindi:नवशब्द, निर्माणाधीन, ...
coin
kɔɪn
coin: metal disc used as currency
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Definition of coin - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
financemetal disc used as currency
  • He found a coin on the street.
cash currency money
2.
digital moneyTECH.cryptocurrency unitTECH.
  • He invested in a new digital coin.
cryptocurrency token

Verb

tr.
1.
mintingcreate coins from metal
  • The mint coins new currency every year.
forge mint
2.
languageinvent a new word or phrase
  • She coined the term 'blog' in the early 2000s.
create devise formulate
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Images of coin

  • coin: metal disc used as currency
    metal disc used as currency
  • coin: token used in special places
    token used in special places
  • coin: suit in tarot cards
    suit in tarot cards

Expressions with coin

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make a lot of money quickly
The new app helped them coin money in no time.
make a decision by tossing a coin
We couldn't agree, so we flipped a coin to choose the restaurant.
different aspect or way of seeing or thinking about something
The other side of the coin is that it could also bring problems.
two aspects of the same thing that cannot be separated
Trust and respect are two sides of the same coin in relationships.
create a new expression or term
She coined a phrase that quickly became popular.
very shiny or very vivid in color or appearance
The bright as a new coin surface caught everyone's attention.

Origin of coin

Latin, cuneus (wedge)

Examples of coin in a sentence

  • The ancient coin was displayed in the museum.
  • She traded her coin for another cryptocurrency.
  • The value of the coin fluctuated wildly last week.
  • He inserted a coin to start the washing machine.
  • The coin was necessary to access the locker.
  • The tarot reader revealed a coin card.

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  1. French:pièce, monnayer, ...
  2. German:Münze, münzen, ...
  3. Italian:moneta, coniare, ...
  4. Spanish:moneda, acuñar, ...
  5. Portuguese:moeda, cunhar, ...
  6. Chinese:硬币, 铸造, ...
  7. Japanese:硬貨, 鋳造する, ...
  8. Arabic:عُمْلَة مَعْدِنِيَّة, سَكََّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַטְבֵּעַ, לְהַטְבִּיעַ, ...
  10. Russian:монета, чеканить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:монета, карбувати, ...
  12. Hindi:सिक्का, ढालना, ...

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