remonetize

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verb

re·​mon·​e·​tize (ˌ)rē-ˈmä-nə-ˌtīz 

also -ˈmə-

remonetized; remonetizing

transitive verb

: to monetize (something) again: such as

a

: to restore (something) to use as legal tender

In particular, they wanted the government to remonetize silver or, in other words, turn silver into an acceptable currency.

—Kevin M. Schultz

b

: to restore (something of value) as a source of profit : to make (something) profitable again

… it's a solid brand refresher that will make a mint—an effective way for Disney to remonetize a dormant franchise.

—Mark Harris

remonetization

(ˌ)rē-ˌmä-nə-tə-ˈzā-shən 

also -ˌmə-

noun

remonetization of silver

remonetization

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noun

re·​monetization

(¦)rē+

: the act of remonetizing

Word History

Etymology

Noun

remonetize + -ation

First Known Use

Verb

1875, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for remonetize

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize