commercialization

American  

[kuh-mur-shuhl-uh-zey-shuhn] / kəˌmɜr ʃəl əˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the condition of being focused on the profitable aspects of something, especially to excess.

   Many families have grown tired of the commercialization of Christmas.

   Increased commercialization—and the tendency to view audiences as consumers rather than citizens—has contributed to the decline in public-service broadcasting.

2. the act or process of making something available for sale or viable as a profitable commodity.

   The fuel cell is currently expensive to produce, but commercialization will reduce the costs.

   Successful commercialization of this oilseed will depend on a combination of farmer and market readiness that may be difficult to achieve.

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Etymology

Origin of commercialization

First recorded in 1885–90; commercial ( def. ) + -ization ( def. )

Example Sentences

“Inclusion in the plan would likely signal increased policy support, funding and commercialization pathways for BCI research and development over the next five years,” analyst Adam Jonas said Wednesday.

From MarketWatch

Beyond financial guidance, management says that, for 2026, the company plans to demonstrate an ability to scale its production line, advance toward commercialization of its automotive batteries, and expand into other markets, potentially energy storage.

From Barron's

“This area remains early, but it is beginning to progress toward commercialization,” analysts asserted.

From Barron's

At the same time, critics have raised concerns about data privacy, misinformation and the commercialization of medical care through mass marketing.

From Salon

With humanoid robots, “China is once again mobilizing state support, supply-chain depth, and rapid commercialization to build a new strategic sector,” said Sunny Cheung, a fellow for China studies at the Jamestown Foundation.

From The Wall Street Journal