Z:gnu-www-ja-words-to-avoid--920724-The proper definition of =26ldqu/en

The proper definition of &ldquo;monetize&rdquo; is &ldquo;to use something as currency.&rdquo; For instance, human societies have monetized gold, silver, copper, printed paper, special kinds of seashells, and large rocks. However, we now see a tendency to use the word in another way, meaning &ldquo;to use something as a basis for profit&rdquo;.