sterling
noun [ U ]
MONEY, ECONOMICS uk/ˈstɜːlɪŋ/ usthe British system of currency, based on the pound:
sterling rises/falls Sterling rose against the dollar to $1.5522.
in sterling Our prices are in sterling.
You can pay in pounds sterling or in US dollars.
sterling
adjective
uk/ˈstɜːlɪŋ/ usused to describe a metal, especially silver, that has a particular high level of purity (= measure of how pure it is):
Offers include a 124-piece set of sterling silver cutlery at €4,495.
of a very high standard:
The lowest rates and best deals go to customers with sterling credit.
There have been sterling performances by some hedge fund managers.