monetize

(-tīz′)

transitive verb monetized, monetizing

  1. to coin into money
  2. to legalize as money

Origin: < L moneta, a mint + -ize

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See monetize in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb mon·e·tized, mon·e·tiz·ing, mon·e·tiz·es
  1. To establish as legal tender.
  2. To coin (money).
  3. To convert (government debt) from securities into currency that can be used to purchase goods and services.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin monēta, money; see money

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Related Forms:

  • monˌe·ti·zaˈtion (-tĭ-zāˈshən) noun

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