Meaning & use
monetize
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To earn revenue from an asset, activity, or platform that did not previously generate income.
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The YouTuber finally monetized her channel after reaching ten thousand subscribers.
The app monetizes through ads rather than charging users directly.
A note on using this word
Monetize is common in business and digital media, often describing turning content, data, or attention into income.
Words with a similar meaning
commercialize
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