special drawing rights
plural noun
the reserve asset created through the International Monetary Fund as a supplement to gold and U.S. dollars, for use among the member governments in settling international payments. Abbreviation: SDR, S.D.R.
Origin of special drawing rights
First recorded in 1965–70
Words nearby special drawing rights
British Dictionary definitions for special drawing rights
special drawing rights
pl n
(sometimes capitals)
the reserve assets of the International Monetary Fund on which member nations may draw in proportion to their contribution to the Fund
Abbreviation: SDRs