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- monetary unit/ˈmʌnɪt(ə)ri ˈjuːnɪt/The standard unit of currency used in a particular country's financial system.nounB2
- monetization/ˌmʌn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/The process of converting something into money or a source of revenue.nounC1
- monetize/ˈmʌnɪtaɪz/to earn revenue from something, typically by making it available for payment or by using it to generate advertising income.verbverb-transitiveC1-C2
- money/ˈmʌni/The medium of exchange, typically in the form of coins and banknotes, used to pay for goods and services and measure value.adjectivenounA1 (very high frequency)
- money belt/ˈmʌni bɛlt/A small, narrow pouch or flat belt, typically worn around the waist or under clothing, designed to hold money and important documents securely while travelling.nounB1
- money box/ˈmʌni bɒks/A small, often lockable container, typically with a slot, used by children or in homes to save coins.nounB1
- money changing/ˈmʌni ˌtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/The business or act of exchanging one currency for another, typically for a fee or at a published rate.nounB2
- money cowry/ˈmʌni ˈkaʊri/The shell of a small sea snail (Monetaria moneta) historically and traditionally used as currency in many parts of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific.nounC1/C2
- money fund/ˈmʌni fʌnd/A type of investment fund that invests in low-risk, short-term debt securities and cash equivalents, designed to provide high liquidity and preserve capital.nounC1+
- money market/ˈmʌni ˈmɑːkɪt/A market where short-term debt securities are traded.nounC1
- money of account/ˈmʌni əv əˈkaʊnt/A standard monetary unit used for record-keeping, accounting, or setting prices, but not necessarily circulating as a physical coin or banknote.nounC1
- money of necessity/ˈmʌni əv nɪˈsɛsəti/Currency or other forms of payment issued during an emergency, typically by a non-governmental or provisional authority, to address a shortage of official coinage or currency.nounVery low / Specialized
- money order/ˈmʌni ˌɔːdə/A printed order for payment of a specified sum, issued by a bank or post office, prepaid by the purchaser and payable to a named recipient.nounMedium
- money player/ˈmʌni ˌpleɪə/A person who performs exceptionally well under pressure, especially in critical situations where money, victory, or high stakes are on the line.nounMedium
- money shot/ˈmʌni ʃɒt/In filmmaking, the most visually impressive or crucial shot that justifies the production's cost and is central to the scene's impact.nounLow/Medium (common in film/media circles, occasional in general slang)
- money spider/ˈmʌni ˌspaɪdə/A very small spider, typically of the family Linyphiidae, often found in houses and gardens.nounLow
- money supply/ˈmʌni səˌplaɪ/The total amount of money available in an economy at a given time.nounC1
- money tree/ˈmʌni triː/A metaphorical plant that supposedly grows money; a source of easy or unlimited wealth.nounLow
- money wages/ˈmʌni ˈweɪdʒɪz/The actual amount of currency (cash or bank transfer) paid to a worker for their labour, as opposed to other forms of compensation like benefits or payment in kind.plural-nounC1/C2
- money-market certificate/ˈmʌni ˌmɑːkɪt səˈtɪfɪkət/A short-term, low-risk debt security issued by banks or financial institutions, typically with a fixed interest rate and maturity date.nounC1
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