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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Sometimes, this may not lead to immediate monetary benefits, but the indirect benefits can be immense if done well.
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Will Freeman, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
The Namibian dollar is pegged to the rand, which means monetary policy is often guided by the South African Reserve Bank’s actions.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2024
The central bank announced the most aggressive monetary support measures for the economy since the Covid-19 pandemic in September, including numerous steps to help pull the property sector out of a multi-year slump, including mortgage rate cuts.
—Reuters, CNN, 11 Oct. 2024
Beyond monetary aid, the White House said Wednesday that FEMA has 20 million meals and 40 million liters of water prepared to assist those affected by Milton and Helene.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024
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Will Freeman, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
The Namibian dollar is pegged to the rand, which means monetary policy is often guided by the South African Reserve Bank’s actions.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2024
The central bank announced the most aggressive monetary support measures for the economy since the Covid-19 pandemic in September, including numerous steps to help pull the property sector out of a multi-year slump, including mortgage rate cuts.
—Reuters, CNN, 11 Oct. 2024
Beyond monetary aid, the White House said Wednesday that FEMA has 20 million meals and 40 million liters of water prepared to assist those affected by Milton and Helene.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024
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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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