General
monetize
What does monetize mean?
To turn an asset, audience, or activity into a source of income.
"We still haven't figured out how to monetize the free users."
Origin
Economics term for converting to money; ubiquitous in tech.
Frequently asked questions
What does monetize mean?
To turn something, an asset, an audience, or an activity, into a source of income. 'Monetizing free users' means finding a way to earn revenue from people using a product for free.
Is it spelled 'monetize' or 'monetise'?
Both are correct. 'Monetize' is the American spelling and 'monetise' the British one; they mean the same thing.
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