BusinessAugust 18, 2026
monetizable
MON-i-ty-zuh-bul
Definition
Able to be converted into or managed as a source of profit or revenue.
Etymology
The word is derived from the noun 'money,' via the verb 'monetize,' which entered English in the mid-19th century. It combines the Latin root 'moneta' (mint or money) with the suffix '-ize' to indicate the act of making something into a monetary asset.
In the news
In the article, the author describes how Spirit Airlines' digital records were transformed from simple archives into a monetizable asset that could be sold to Google to generate value for creditors during bankruptcy.
Google to Buy Spirit Airlines Business Data for $10 Million
Read the full article ↗https://www.thetraveler.org/