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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The bill also aims to prevent the Federal Reserve from influencing monetary policy through a CBDC and further ensures that only Congress can issue a digital dollar.
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Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The trip is the latest example of Trump dramatically breaking from the historical norm of presidents respecting the independence of the Federal Reserve, which sets monetary policy and operates as the central bank of the United States.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 24 July 2025
In a separate development, the central bank held its benchmark interest at 27.5%, signaling that tight monetary policy would remain in place until inflation slows.
—semafor.com, 23 July 2025
The integrity of oversight and the trust placed in public officials—particularly those responsible for monetary policy and stewardship of taxpayer resources—demand accountability at the highest levels.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
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Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The trip is the latest example of Trump dramatically breaking from the historical norm of presidents respecting the independence of the Federal Reserve, which sets monetary policy and operates as the central bank of the United States.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 24 July 2025
In a separate development, the central bank held its benchmark interest at 27.5%, signaling that tight monetary policy would remain in place until inflation slows.
—semafor.com, 23 July 2025
The integrity of oversight and the trust placed in public officials—particularly those responsible for monetary policy and stewardship of taxpayer resources—demand accountability at the highest levels.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
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“Monetary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monetary. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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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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