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commercialize
[kuh-mur-shuh-lahyz]
verb (used with object)
to make commercial in character, methods, or spirit.
to emphasize the profitable aspects of, especially at the expense of quality.
to commercialize one's artistic talent.
to offer for sale; make available as a commodity.
commercialize
/ əˈɜːʃəˌɪ /
verb
to make commercial in aim, methods, or character
to exploit for profit, esp at the expense of quality
Other Word Forms
- commercialization noun
- commercializer noun
- decommercialization noun
- decommercialize verb (used with object)
- overcommercialization noun
- overcommercialize verb (used with object)
- quasi-commercialized adjective
- uncommercialized adjective
- dzˌˈپDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of commercialize1
Example Sentences
That indictment removed prior references to lyrics it had previously said Banks used to commercialize the shooting death.
One suggestion is commercializing the center to take advantage of its real estate value and prime location on the Potomac.
The National Weather Service, for example, could be commercialized, according to Project 2025.
In the post-Cold War era, these innovations were commercialized, leading to the rise of Silicon Valley.
Over time, contemporary popular music became increasingly commercialized.
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