monetary
adjective
mon·e·tary
ˈmä-nə-ˌter-ē 
also ˈmə-
: of or relating to money or to the mechanisms by which it is supplied to and circulates in the economy
a crime committed for monetary gain
a government's monetary policy
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a crime committed for monetary gain
Gold was once the basis of the U.S. monetary system.
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The couple is mourning the loss of personal effects — family photos and mementos that have no monetary value but are irreplaceable.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 13 Jan. 2025
Willis said the shelter at this point is encouraging monetary donations from the community as staff figures out the costs associated with demolition, construction and other services including renting storage spaces.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
The couple is mourning the loss of personal effects — family photos and mementos that have no monetary value but are irreplaceable.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
The organization’s positive outlook for 2025 was influenced by the likelihood that the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy will ease in 2025 and mortgage rates will stabilize around 6 percent next year.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Monetary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monetary. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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monetary
adjective
mon·e·tary
ˈmän-ə-ˌter-ē
also ˈmən-
: of or relating to money
this administration's monetary policy
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