TechnologyAugust 17, 2026

monetization

mon-ih-tuh-ZAY-shun

Definition

The process of converting an asset, service, or business activity into a source of profit or revenue.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'moneta' (meaning mint or money), it entered English through the process of adding the suffix '-ize' and the noun-forming suffix '-ation' to describe the act of turning something into money.

In the news

In the article, the term describes how aspiring entrepreneurs use new AI skills to generate income or build profitable business ventures. It highlights the practical, financial outcomes expected from the city's AI training initiative.

Changzhou launches mass digital literacy push

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China Daily

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