demonetization
Americannoun
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the act of demonetizing a monetary standard, coin, or bill.
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the act of demonetizing online content or products.
Example Sentences
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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
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
Even casual YouTube viewers eventually become familiar with growth-related jargon: C.P.M., copyright strikes, view velocity, demonetization.
From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2022
An Act went into effect on February 12, 1873, the provisions of which, it was afterwards argued, caused the "demonetization" of silver.
From A History of the Republican Party by Platt, George Washington
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