English · Work & Business
monetize
/ˈmɒn.ɪˌtaɪz/
[/ˈmɒn.ɪˌtaɪz/]
earn money from
Advancedverb
Definition
To generate revenue from an asset, audience, or activity.
Example
The creator struggled to monetize her popular channel without alienating loyal subscribers.
The creator struggled to monetize her popular channel without alienating loyal subscribers.
Etymology
From Latin 'moneta' (money); the revenue-generation sense spread with the digital economy.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in digital media, startups, and platform business models.