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Monetized: meaning, definitions and examples

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monetized

 

[ ˈmɒnɪtaɪzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

financial contexts

Monetized refers to the process of converting an asset, property, or service into a source of income or profit. This often involves generating revenue from previously non-revenue-generating items, such as by selling advertising space or creating a subscription model.

Synonyms

capitalized, commercialized, profited

Examples of usage

  • The app was monetized through premium subscriptions.
  • They successfully monetized their blog with affiliate marketing.
  • The company plans to monetize its user data for market research.

Translations

Translations of the word "monetized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 monetizado

🇮🇳 मुद्रीकृत

🇩🇪 monetisiert

🇮🇩 dimonetisasi

🇺🇦 монетизований

🇵🇱 monetyzowany

🇯🇵 マネタイズされた

🇫🇷 monétisé

🇪🇸 monetizado

🇹🇷 monetize edilmiş

🇰🇷 수익화된

🇸🇦 مُعَسِّك

🇨🇿 monetizovaný

🇸🇰 monetizovaný

🇨🇳 货币化的

🇸🇮 monetiziran

🇮🇸 peningargreint

🇰🇿 монетизацияланған

🇬🇪 მონეტიზირებული

🇦🇿 monetizasiya olunmuş

🇲🇽 monetizado

Etymology

The term 'monetize' originated in the late 19th century, deriving from the Latin root 'moneta,' which means 'coin' or 'money.' Initially, the word referred to the act of converting something into currency, often used in contexts related to finance. Over time, the interpretation of monetization expanded, especially with the advent of digital technology and online platforms. In the modern era, monetization has come to encompass a wide range of strategies for generating revenue from both tangible and intangible assets, including digital content, social media presence, and innovative product developments. As businesses seek sustainable income sources, the notion of monetizing various aspects of their operations has become increasingly popular.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,175, 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.