transaction
noun
trans·ac·tion
tran-ˈzak-shən 
tran(t)-ˈsak-
1
a
: something transacted
b
transactions plural
: the often published record of the meeting of a society or association
2
a
: an act, process, or instance of transacting
b
: a communicative action or activity involving two parties or things that reciprocally affect or influence each other
Examples of transaction in a Sentence
The entire transaction took place over the phone.
a record of your recent banking transactions
the transaction of business over the phone
Recent Examples on the Web
The same algorithms that secure the Bitcoin Network are used to protect our web traffic (TLS/SSL), secure banking and financial transactions, and safeguard government and military communications.
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Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Amazon executive chairman Jeff Bezos, who signed off on the complex transaction that sees Broccoli and her half-brother, Michael Wilson, retaining a financial stake in the property, is keenly interested in how the tech giant can bring Bond into the digital age.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
In a Wednesday statement, a U.S. Steel representative said the company has prioritized keeping employees informed about the transaction.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
The transaction was unanimously recommended to the Charter board of directors for approval by a special committee composed of independent, disinterested directors and advised by independent financial and legal advisors.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
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Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Amazon executive chairman Jeff Bezos, who signed off on the complex transaction that sees Broccoli and her half-brother, Michael Wilson, retaining a financial stake in the property, is keenly interested in how the tech giant can bring Bond into the digital age.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
In a Wednesday statement, a U.S. Steel representative said the company has prioritized keeping employees informed about the transaction.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
The transaction was unanimously recommended to the Charter board of directors for approval by a special committee composed of independent, disinterested directors and advised by independent financial and legal advisors.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Transaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transaction. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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transaction
noun
trans·ac·tion
tran(t)s-ˈak-shən
tranz-
1
a
: something transacted
especially
: a business deal
b
plural
: the record of the meeting of an organization
2
a
: an act, process, or instance of transacting
b
: an act of communication between two people who influence or change each other
Legal Definition
transaction
noun
trans·ac·tion
tran-ˈzak-shən, -ˈsak-
1
: something transacted
especially
: an exchange or transfer of goods, services, or funds
2
a
: an act, process, or instance of transacting
b
: an action or activity involving two parties or things that reciprocally affect or influence each other
3
in the civil law of Louisiana
: an onerous contract that is intended by the parties to prevent or end actual or possible litigation and in which they make reciprocal concessions compare accord, satisfaction
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