Definition of "constant" []

• Continually occurring; persistent. (adjective)
• Regularly recurring: plagued by constant interruptions. (adjective)
• Unchanging in nature, value, or extent; invariable. See Synonyms at continual. (adjective)
• Steadfast in purpose, loyalty, or affection; faithful. See Synonyms at faithful. (adjective)
• Something that is unchanging or invariable. (noun)

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• "The company currently defines the term "constant currency" to mean that financial data for a previously reported period are translated into U.S. dollars using the same foreign currency exchange rates that were used to translate financial data for the current period."