transaction
UK: trænˈzækʃən | US: trænˈzækʃən
n. the act of conducting business or exchanging goods/services
n. a completed agreement between a buyer and seller
n. (computing) a sequence of operations performed as a single logical unit
Derived from Latin transactio ("a carrying through"), combining trans- (across) and agere (to do, drive). The morpheme trans- implies movement or change, while act retains its core meaning of "doing." Over time, the word evolved to emphasize the completion of an exchange or process, reflecting its modern business and computing contexts.
The bank recorded every transaction in the customer’s account.
Online transactions require secure payment methods.
The real estate transaction was finalized after months of negotiation.
Database systems ensure atomicity for each transaction.
Cashless transactions have become increasingly popular.