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demonetization

American  
[dee-mahn-i-tahyz-ay-shuhn] / diˌmɑn ɪ taɪzˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. the act of demonetizing a monetary standard, coin, or bill.

  2. the act of demonetizing online content or products.


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Even if X's demonetization policy were strictly enforced, a vast number of X users peddling AI content are not part of the revenue sharing program, researchers say.

From Barron's Mar. 15, 2026

He has grown his audience, despite deplatforming and demonetization.

From Slate Oct. 31, 2025

Older Myanmar residents are especially sensitive to changes affecting the currency, recalling the sudden demonetization of banknotes in 1987 during an earlier dictatorship, which reportedly affected around 80% of the money in circulation.

From Seattle Times Jul. 23, 2023

But the way demonetization — withdrawing notes from circulation — has been carried out has left Nigerians struggling to pay for food and supplies.

From Washington Post Mar. 2, 2023

These direct effects of the demonetization of silver down to 1876 did not of themselves, produce any appreciable effect upon its price, as undoubtedly its very low price in 1876 was greatly due to panic.

From The Bay State Monthly, Volume 3, No. 2 by Various

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