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sterling

1 sterling /ˈstɚlɪŋ/ noun
1 sterling
/ˈstɚlɪŋ/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of STERLING
[noncount]
: silver that is 92 percent pure
called also sterling silver
: British money see also pound sterling
2 sterling /ˈstɚlɪŋ/ adjective
2 sterling
/ˈstɚlɪŋ/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of STERLING
: made of silver that is 92 percent pure
always used before a noun : very good : excellent