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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The acquisition of money. countable, uncountable

   "obstinacy in money-making"

Adjective

1. 1
   Profitable.

   "a moneymaking idea"

2. 2
   For profit.

   "We're a moneymaking enterprise, not a charity."

Example

More examples

"He was so intent on money-making that he had no time to think of anything else."

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