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to exchange goods for other goods or to do work for someone in exchange for work they do for you, rather than using money:
barter (something) for something
• They import used cars, which they then barter for consumer goods.
a system of exchanging goods or work for other goods or work, rather than using money:
• When people want to exchange any goods, they do so by barter.
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The exchange of goods or services where no money is paid. Also known as counter trade.
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barter UK US /ˈbɑːtər/ verb [I or T] COMMERCE
► to exchange goods or services for other things rather than for money: barter (sth) for sth »
Cheap manufactured goods were bartered by the traders for all kinds of tropical products.
► to discuss and come to an agreement about the price of something: »
He bartered down the price of the flat and saved thousands of pounds.
barter with sb »You need to barter with the cell phone company to get the plan you want at the price you want.
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barter UK US /'bɑːtər/ noun [U] COMMERCE
► the practice or system of bartering goods: »
Barter can be attractive for smaller businesses keen to save money.
»Earlier economies worked on a barter system.
Financial and business terms. 2012.