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Definition of monetization

monetization

/ˌmɑː.nə.t̬əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: monetisation)
mon · e · ti · za · tion
Plural:monetizations
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Adjective:monetizable
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monetization Lexical Profile

monetization Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The process of converting a non-revenue-generating asset, service, or digital platform into a source of financial income.

Example

"The software company focused on the monetization of its popular mobile application through optional subscription tiers."

2

The conversion of precious metals, securities, or government debt into legal tender or circulating currency by a central bank or treasury.

Example

"Economists debated whether the central bank's monetization of national debt would trigger higher inflation."

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• Rhymes for monetization

• Nearby Words

monetarily
monetary
monetizable
monetization
monetize
money
moneybag

Word Origin & Etymology

First attested in the late 19th century in the context of minting silver and gold into currency, the word derives from 'monetize' plus the noun suffix '-ation', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'moneta' (mint or money).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Monetization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/monetization
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