commercialize
[ kuh-mur-shuh-lahyz ]
/ kəˈmɜr ʃəˌlaɪz /
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verb (used with object), com·mer·cial·ized, com·mer·cial·iz·ing.
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.
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Also especially British, com·mer·cial·ise .
Origin of commercialize
OTHER WORDS FROM commercialize
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How to use commercialize in a sentence
An offer was made to commercialise the invention, but Langley steadfastly refused it.
A History of Aeronautics|E. Charles Vivian
British Dictionary definitions for commercialize
commercialize
commercialise
/ (kəˈmɜːʃəˌlaɪz) /
verb (tr)
to make commercial in aim, methods, or character
to exploit for profit, esp at the expense of quality
Derived forms of commercialize
commercialization or commercialisation, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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