Mint: meaning, definitions and examples

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mint

 

[ mษชnt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

money production

A mint is a facility where coins, paper currency, or other forms of money are produced. Most mints are operated by a government, and they ensure that the money created meets stringent regulations, quality standards, and proper distribution. Mints also produce commemorative coins and medals. The first known mint was established in Lydia around 600 BC.

Synonyms

coinage, currency factory, money press.

Examples of usage

  • The mint in Philadelphia produces millions of coins each year.
  • She collected vintage coins from various mints around the world.
  • The government decided to open a new mint to increase currency production.
Context #2 | Verb

create coins

To mint means to produce coins or currency. This process involves stamping metal with specific designs and inscriptions that denote denomination and authority. Minting can also refer to the creation of medals and tokens in a similar fashion. The term is often used figuratively to describe the generation of any new ideas or concepts, particularly in the context of innovation.

Synonyms

create, forge, produce.

Examples of usage

  • The government decided to mint a new series of commemorative coins.
  • They mint tokens for the arcade every month.
  • The company was able to mint several successful new products this quarter.

Translations

Translations of the word "mint" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hortelรฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฆเฅ€เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Minze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ daun mint

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผ'ัั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ miฤ™ta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŸใƒณใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท menthe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ menta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nane

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏผํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุนู†ุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรกta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรคta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่–„่ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ meta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mynta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nanษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ menta

Etymology

The word 'mint' originates from the Latin term 'moneta,' which referred to the temple of Juno Moneta where coins were minted in ancient Rome. From Latin, it evolved into Old French as 'minte' in the 12th century, and later into Middle English. The connection between the meaning of the word and the concept of money production became solidified in this period. The original meaning, though, has older roots that relate to the action of minting or stamping. Additionally, 'mint' has a botanical significance referring to the aromatic herb, which can be traced back to the Greek word 'mintha,' referring to a type of herb used in cooking and medicine. Over time, 'mint' has come to encompass varied and distinct meanings across different contexts, including a reference to freshness and newness in ideas and products.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,601, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.