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monetize
[ mon-i-tahyz, muhn- ]
verb (used with object)
- to legalize as money.
- to coin into money:
to monetize gold.
- to give the character of money to.
- Economics. to convert (a debt, especially the national debt) into currency, especially by issuing government securities or notes.
- to make a profit or derive income from:
Lots of people download the game, but the start-up hasn’t been able to monetize the add-on features.
monetize
/ ˈmʌnɪˌtaɪz /
verb
- to establish as the legal tender of a country
- to give a legal value to (a coin)
Derived Forms
- ˌmonetiˈzation, noun
Other Words From
- mon·e·ti·za·tion [mon-i-tahy-, zey, -sh, uh, n, muhn-] especially British, mon·e·ti·sa·tion noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
In a society where everything has to be monetized and attention is at a premium, scaring someone will get their attention.
Many athletes felt pressured to sign a rookie contract so they could monetize their skills, even if it meant going pro before they were physically, mentally and emotionally ready.
“With Spotlight viewership up 25% year-over-year, there is a unique and growing opportunity for creators to monetize this format in the same way they do with Stories,” Snap said in a statement.
While luck and connections certainly factor into becoming a celebrity, a big part of their success depends on the seemingly simple — yet often hard to execute — act of monetizing their skills.
“They were a major shareholder in the company that was looking to monetize different assets, and we were in a position to be able to monetize their investment in the business,” he said.
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