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rand¹ Definition

rand (rand)

noun

  1. Brit. an edge, border, or margin, as the unplowed strip around a field
  2. a leather strip attached to the back of a shoe sole to level it before the heel is put on

Etymology: ME rande, border, strip < OE rand, rond, brink, shield, akin to ON rönd, shield rim, OHG rant, shield boss < IE base *rem-, to support > rim

rand² Definition

rand (rand, ränd)

noun pl. rand

the basic monetary unit of South Africa

Etymology: Afrik, orig., shield < Du, akin to OE rand: see rand

Rand Definition

Rand (rand)

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rand Finance Definition
The currency unit of South Africa, comprised of 100 cents.
rand Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • pay: Teachers who take up Casme's training offers pay 2,500 rand ( about £ 300 ) a year in fees.
  • conclude: Launching the project concludes rand is the state chamber.
  • have: The top model of gaiter has a rubber rand which encloses the entire top of the boot.

Adjective modifier

  • South: The group's shares have suffered in recent weeks with the South African rand losing more than 20 % against the dollar.
  • African: The group's shares have suffered in recent weeks with the South African rand losing more than 20 % against the dollar.
  • recent: Already spending about the recent rand all come down over turn now.
  • weak: The new gold rush Expat South Africans and Britons alike have been quick to capitalize on the weak rand.

Modifies a noun

  • labor: And raised the rand labor and the individual market aid to families.
  • health: Fewer workers and rand health insurance her husband tony.
  • study: Family housing units database holding development a rand study i headed to.
  • function: Seed represents a value that starts a random number sequence. the systime special temp is often used as a seed for the rand function.
  • insurance: The ddd estimate concurrence by rand banner life insurance co don't require members.
  • corporation: Powerful search engine the rand corporation 's all the extras.

Noun used with modifier

  • rubber: The top model of gaiter has a rubber rand which encloses the entire top of the boot.
  • company: Resort fills with travel company rand the perfect alternative.
  • travel: Resort fills with travel company rand the perfect alternative.