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countinghouse

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ˈkau̇n-tiŋ-ˌhau̇s\
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ˈkau̇n-tiŋ-ˌhau̇s\

Definitions of countinghouse word

  • noun countinghouse a building, room, or office used for keeping books and transacting business 3
  • noun countinghouse a building or office in which a firm keeps records, handles correspondence, etc. 3
  • noun countinghouse An office or building in which the accounts and money of a person or company were kept. 1
  • noun countinghouse (dated) an office used by a business to house its accounts department. 0

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Parts of speech for Countinghouse

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countinghouse popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for countinghouse

noun countinghouse

  • fund — a supply of money or pecuniary resources, as for some purpose: a fund for his education; a retirement fund.
  • stock — a supply of goods kept on hand for sale to customers by a merchant, distributor, manufacturer, etc.; inventory.
  • store — an establishment where merchandise is sold, usually on a retail basis.
  • treasury — a place where the funds of the government, of a corporation, or the like are deposited, kept, and disbursed.
  • coffer — A coffer is a large strong chest used for storing valuable objects such as money or gold and silver.

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