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 hostile bid came as Nexstar Media Group agreed to acquire Tegna, in a $6 billion transaction that would run afoul of the FCC’s 39% ownership cap; Nexstar has filed for a waiver to the ownership cap.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
Such proofs can help people authenticate identities virtually, make online banking transactions, build blockchains, and more.
—Peter Hall, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
On Tuesday, a Silicon Labs spokesperson said the company will continue normal operations until the transaction closes in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Today’s transaction was led by Propagate Group President and COO Drew Buckley and CFO Noah Nusinow, with counsel from Skadden Arps, and Proskauer Rose LLP representing Ares.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
Such proofs can help people authenticate identities virtually, make online banking transactions, build blockchains, and more.
—Peter Hall, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
On Tuesday, a Silicon Labs spokesperson said the company will continue normal operations until the transaction closes in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Today’s transaction was led by Propagate Group President and COO Drew Buckley and CFO Noah Nusinow, with counsel from Skadden Arps, and Proskauer Rose LLP representing Ares.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Transaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transaction. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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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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