Assetizing: meaning, definitions and examples

Used in financial and accounting contexts to describe the process of converting an item or resource into a financial asset.

• The company is assetizing its intellectual property to improve its balance sheet.
• By assetizing their equipment, the organization was able to access new financing options.

Commonly used in business to describe the process of generating revenue from an asset, usually non-tangible ones like online content, data, or patents.

• The website is exploring ways to monetize its large user base.
• They managed to monetize their mobile app through advertisements.

Often used in business and financial contexts to imply using or converting assets for economic gain. Can also mean to provide funding or use an opportunity.

• The startup capitalized on the growing demand for sustainable products.
• They decided to capitalize their research department to expedite the development of new technologies.

Used in a variety of contexts, often having a controversial or negative connotation when implying unfair or unethical use of resources or people.

• The company has been criticized for exploiting its workers.
• She plans to exploit the market gap with her innovative product.