Meaning of 'sterling' in Xhosa is: oncomekayo

sterling: oncomekayo

Adjective:

eyoQobo, ecocekileyo, omhle, oyinyaniso, ngokunyanisekileyo, lokwenene, olukhazimlisiweyo.

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Adjective(1) highest in quality,high(2) highest in quality(3) high
Noun(1) British money; especially the pound sterling as the basic monetary unit of the UK(2) British money(3) especially the pound sterling as the basic monetary unit of the UK

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(1) he's a sterling fellow(2) In the historiography of post-war Britain, the management of sterling as an international currency is often seen as an example of this dilemma.(3) The global slowdown and sterling 's continued strength against the euro have reduced sales volumes and profitability.(4) The officers seized 230 kilos in pure cocaine and u00d4u00f6u00bcu251cu25511 million sterling in assorted currency from the boat.(5) How else would they recognise the sterling qualities that mark her as a unique writer?(6) The Irish band made a staggering u00d4u00f6u00bcu251cu255160 million sterling in 2001 with their world tour.(7) Visitors from the Republic pay the standard brochure rate in Irish pounds even though the price is quoted in sterling .(8) He blames the continued strength of sterling against other currencies, particularly the euro.(9) they've got a sterling reputation(10) We strolled along the Golden Mile and made a sterling effort of prohibiting sleep.(11) Manufacturing exports have not done too badly, despite sterling 's strength.(12) I'm sure his contorted expression of awe and sadness was a sterling effort.(13) Finally, the President's sterling reputation became tarnished.(14) George was a most remarkable man of sterling qualities, a wonderful example to his family.(15) Although the strength of sterling is often cited as a deterrent to investment, inward investment into Britain is still very high.(16) Perhaps the major threat to sterling comes from the long-standing association between the British and US economies.