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Word

monetize

Phoneticsmon·e·tize

/ˈmɑnəˌtaɪz/

Definition

v. to turn something into money. You use this when you find a way to earn money from a service, a skill, or a website.

v. to convert an asset, service, or activity into a source of revenue. Often involves the strategic application of advertising, subscriptions, or direct sales to a digital or creative product.

Examples

“She wants to monetize her YouTube channel next year.”

“The startup struggled to monetize its free app until they introduced a premium subscription model for advanced features.”

“While the initial phase focused on user acquisition, the company eventually had to monetize its vast data set through targeted advertising to achieve long-term profitability.”

Examples

simple

“She wants to monetize her YouTube channel next year.”

contextual

“The startup struggled to monetize its free app until they introduced a premium subscription model for advanced features.”

complex

“While the initial phase focused on user acquisition, the company eventually had to monetize its vast data set through targeted advertising to achieve long-term profitability.”

Word family

monetizationNounmonetizeVerb

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Occasional
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