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Monetize: meaning, definitions and examples

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monetize

 

[ ˈmɒnɪtaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

making money

Monetize means to earn revenue from a business or asset, typically by generating income through advertising, subscriptions, or other sources.

Synonyms

capitalize, commercialize, profit from

Examples of usage

  • Many websites monetize their content through online advertisements.
  • Mobile apps often monetize by offering in-app purchases.
  • Content creators on YouTube can monetize their videos through ad revenue.
  • Podcasters can monetize their podcasts by securing sponsorship deals.
  • Bloggers can monetize their blogs through affiliate marketing.

Translations

Translations of the word "monetize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 monetizar

🇮🇳 मुद्रीकरण करना

🇩🇪 monetarisieren

🇮🇩 monetisasi

🇺🇦 монетизувати

🇵🇱 monetyzować

🇯🇵 収益化する

🇫🇷 monétiser

🇪🇸 monetizar

🇹🇷 paraya çevirmek

🇰🇷 수익화하다

🇸🇦 تحقيق الدخل

🇨🇿 zpeněžit

🇸🇰 zpeněžiť

🇨🇳 货币化

🇸🇮 monetizirati

🇮🇸 nóta

🇰🇿 ақшалай айналдыру

🇬🇪 მონეტიზაცია

🇦🇿 pullaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 monetizar

Etymology

The word 'monetize' originated in the 19th century, derived from the Latin word 'moneta' meaning 'money'. It gained popularity in the business world in the late 20th century with the rise of the internet and digital economy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,066, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.