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noun
- The part of a fluid that moves continuously in a certain direction.
- The time rate of flow of electric charge.
- Units:
- :SI: ampere (A)
- :CGS: esu/second (esu/s)
- A tendency or a course of events.
Translations: - Dutch: stroomsterkte
- French: courant
- German: Stromstí¤rke
- Italian: corrente
(trans-mid)
- Spanish: corriente
adjective
- existing or occurring at the moment
- events
- leaders
- negotiations
- generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment
- bills and coins
- fashions
Translations: - Dutch: aktueel, aktuele
- French: actuel
- German: gegenwí¤rtig
(trans-mid)
- Italian: attuale, corrente
(trans-mid)
- Spanish: actual
Etymology: From curraunt < curant (French: courant) present participle of courre "to run" < currere "to run".
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