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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.
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"
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).
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"
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"
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"
7. Noun. Reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries). "He earns his living from the interchange of currency"
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).
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)