Definition of Interchange

1. Noun. A junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams.

Specialized synonyms: Cloverleaf, Spaghetti Junction
Group relationships: Highway, Main Road
Generic synonyms: Junction

2. Verb. Put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items. "Synonyms can be interchanged without a changing the context's meaning"
Exact synonyms: Exchange, Replace, Substitute
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Shift, Reduce, Truncate, Retool, Subrogate
Derivative terms: Replacement, Substitute, Substitution, Substitution

3. Noun. Mutual interaction; the activity of reciprocating or exchanging (especially information).
Exact synonyms: Give-and-take, Reciprocation
Generic synonyms: Interaction
Specialized synonyms: Reciprocity, Cross-fertilisation, Cross-fertilization, Dealings, Traffic
Derivative terms: Reciprocate

4. Verb. Give to, and receive from, one another. "They interchange the goods"; "We have been exchanging letters for a year"
Exact synonyms: Change, Exchange
Generic synonyms: Transfer
Specialized synonyms: Sell, Cash, Cash In, Ransom, Redeem, Redeem, Fill In, Stand In, Sub, Substitute, Swap, Switch, Swop, Trade, Barter, Trade, Trade In
Derivative terms: Exchange

5. Noun. The act of changing one thing for another thing. "There was an interchange of prisoners"
Exact synonyms: Exchange
Generic synonyms: Group Action
Specialized synonyms: Trade-off, Tradeoff
Derivative terms: Exchange

6. Verb. Cause to change places. "Interchange this screw for one of a smaller size"
Exact synonyms: Counterchange, Transpose
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify

7. Noun. Reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries). "He earns his living from the interchange of currency"
Exact synonyms: Exchange
Generic synonyms: Commerce, Commercialism, Mercantilism
Specialized synonyms: Conversion, Barter, Swap, Swop, Trade, Foreign Exchange
Derivative terms: Exchange

8. Verb. Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action).
Exact synonyms: Alternate, Flip, Flip-flop, Switch, Tack
Generic synonyms: Change By Reversal, Reverse, Turn
Derivative terms: Flip-flop, Switch, Switch, Tack

Definition of Interchange

1. v. t. To put each in the place of the other; to give and take mutually; to exchange; to reciprocate; as, to interchange places; they interchanged friendly offices and services.

2. v. i. To make an interchange; to alternate.

3. n. The act of mutually changing; the act of mutually giving and receiving; exchange; as, the interchange of civilities between two persons.

Definition of Interchange

1. [v -CHANGED, -CHANGING, -CHANGES]

Medical Definition of Interchange

1. 1. The act of mutually changing; the act of mutually giving and receiving; exchange; as, the interchange of civilities between two persons. "Interchange of kindnesses." 2. The mutual exchange of commodities between two persons or countries; barter; commerce. 3. Alternate succession; alternation; a mingling. "The interchanges of light and darkness." (Holder) "Sweet interchange Of hill and valley, rivers, woods, and plains." (Milton) Origin: Cf. OF. Entrechange. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Interchange

interceptive occlusal contact
interceptive orthodontic treatment
interceptor
interceptors
intercepts
intercerebral
intercession
intercessional
intercessions
intercessor
intercessor
intercessors
intercessory
interchain
interchange (current term)
interchange (current term)
interchangeability
interchangeable
interchangeableness
interchangeably
interchanged
interchanger
interchangers
interchanges
interchange instability
interchanging
interchannel
interchondral
interchondral articulations
interchondral joints

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