small change

noun

1
: coins of low denomination
2

Examples of small change in a Sentence

a pocket full of small change The fine is a lot of money to some people, but to him it's small change. My problems are small change compared to yours. He wasn't a major criminal. He was strictly small change.
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This is because this specific device uses artificial intelligence (AI) to adjust to small changes in the brain that occur over time, leading to more refined gestures and less need for external oversight. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025 Focusing on small changes one at a time will feel much more achievable than changing everything all at once. Janine Schindler, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 People with thyroid conditions may notice small changes in their thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels when consuming soy regularly. Merve Ceylan, Health, 20 Feb. 2025 As credit card balances remain high, financial experts warn that even small changes in interest rates can have a huge effect on consumers. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for small change

Word History

First Known Use

1679, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of small change was in 1679

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“Small change.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20change. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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