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Uncommonsterling
The correct spelling is sterling.
How to pronounce sterling
noun
IPA: /ˈstɜː(ɹ).lɪŋ/
Say it like: Ste-rli-ng
The correct spelling is sterling. The currency of the United Kingdom; especially the pound.
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Meanings
noun
- 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.
- 4.A structure of pilings that protects the piers of a bridge; a starling.
adjective
- 1.Of, or relating to British currency, or the former British coinage.
- 2.Of, relating to, or made from sterling silver.
- 3.Of acknowledged worth or influence; high quality; authoritative.
- 4.Genuine; true; pure; of great value or excellence.
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