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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This is a non-monetary policy that can go a long way towards improving the overall environment in our schools for teachers and students.
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
The lawsuit does not, in itself, allege that Harvard’s current admissions policies are discriminatory or seek monetary damages, according to the complaint.
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Also on Thursday, Chilean Foreign Affairs Minister Alberto van Klaveren said the country will provide monetary assistance for Cuba through multilateral organizations.
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
The lawsuit does not, in itself, allege that Harvard’s current admissions policies are discriminatory or seek monetary damages, according to the complaint.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026
Also on Thursday, Chilean Foreign Affairs Minister Alberto van Klaveren said the country will provide monetary assistance for Cuba through multilateral organizations.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
Beyond crime risks, Beijing’s concerns center on monetary control, said Monique Taylor, an academic from the University of Helsinki.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Monetary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monetary. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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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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