Meaning & use
monetary
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Relating to money or currency, especially in relation to a country's economic system.
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The central bank adjusted interest rates as part of its monetary policy.
The prize came with a small monetary reward.
A note on using this word
Monetary specifically concerns money and currency systems, while 'fiscal' more often refers to government spending and taxation.
Words with a similar meaning
financialfiscal
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