WORD MEANING

Rand meaning

rand · noun

A unit of currency used in South Africa, abbreviated as ZAR.

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Other meanings

A surname of Scandinavian origin.

An acronym for Research ANd Development, referring to activities to innovate or improve products or processes.

The name of a U.S.-based think tank specializing in policy research and analysis.

The term can refer to a currency, a name, an acronym, or an organization depending on context.

Examples

The South African rand has fluctuated against the dollar recently.

He invested in rand-denominated bonds to diversify his portfolio.

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