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Definition of coining - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
linguisticsRare a 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.
creationRare in the process of being createdRare
- The coining idea was still in development.
2.
innovationRare newly created or innovativeRare
- The coining technology revolutionized the industry.
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.
Her coining approach to problem-solving was impressive.
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- French:néologisme, en cours de création, ...
- German:Neubildung, entstehend, ...
- Italian:neologismo, in fase di creazione, ...
- Spanish:neologismo, en creación, ...
- Portuguese:neologismo, em criação, ...
- Chinese:新造词, 正在创造的, ...
- Japanese:造語, 創出中の, ...
- Arabic:مُستَحدَثٌ لُغَوِيّ, قَيْدُ التَّكْوِينِ, ...
- Hebrew:חִידּוּשׁ לְשׁוֹנִי, מִתְהַוֶּה, ...
- Russian:неологизм, создающийся, ...
- Ukrainian:неологізм, створюваний, ...
- Hindi:नवशब्द, निर्माणाधीन, ...
Definition of coin - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
financemetal disc used as currency
- He found a coin on the street.
2.
digital moneyTECH. cryptocurrency unitTECH.
- He invested in a new digital coin.
3.
currencytoken used in special places
- She used a coin to play the arcade game.
4.
tarotTECH. suit in tarot cardsTECH.
- She drew a coin from the deck.
Verb
1.
mintingcreate coins from metal
- The mint coins new currency every year.
2.
languageinvent a new word or phrase
- She coined the term 'blog' in the early 2000s.
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token used in special places 
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.
create a new word or expression
She coined a word to describe the new gadget.
not real or genuine
This coin is a dud, it's not real.
container for saving coins at home
She dropped a quarter into her coin bank.
container for storing coins
She emptied her pockets into the coin box at the end of the day.
the hobby of collecting coins
He spent his weekends on coin collecting.
group of coins kept together
He showed me his coin collection from around the world.
act of flipping a coin to decide
We used a coin flip to choose the movie.
self-service laundry facility operated by coins
She went to the coin laundry to wash her weekly load of clothes..
device that accepts coins for payment
The vending machine is a coin machine.
small bag for carrying coins
She kept her change in a coin purse.
method of deciding by flipping a coin into the air
We used a coin toss to choose the team.
not get chosen when a coin is flipped
We had to lose the coin toss and go second.
throw a coin in the air to decide something
Let's toss a coin to see who goes first.
person who collects coins as a hobby
My uncle is an avid coin collector.
narrow opening for inserting coins into a machine
He inserted a quarter into the coin slot to get a soda.
coin made of gold used as money, investment, or collection
He bought a gold coin for his collection.
device that gives coins as change
The vending machine has a coin dispenser for change.
money in the form of coins used now
Shops only accept current coin for small purchases.
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.
Coins in tarot often symbolize wealth. Ancient civilizations would coin their own money. The government plans to coin a new series of coins. The scientist coined a new term for the phenomenon. He coined 'staycation' during a casual conversation.
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- French:pièce, monnayer, ...
- German:Münze, münzen, ...
- Italian:moneta, coniare, ...
- Spanish:moneda, acuñar, ...
- Portuguese:moeda, cunhar, ...
- Chinese:硬币, 铸造, ...
- Japanese:硬貨, 鋳造する, ...
- Arabic:عُمْلَة مَعْدِنِيَّة, سَكََّ, ...
- Hebrew:מַטְבֵּעַ, לְהַטְבִּיעַ, ...
- Russian:монета, чеканить, ...
- Ukrainian:монета, карбувати, ...
- Hindi:सिक्का, ढालना, ...

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