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

While critics have questioned the commercialization of religious imagery in political contexts, supporters view the auction as a celebration of shared faith and culture.

From Salon

Growth is being driven by higher engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning contributions as well as the gradual ramp-up of recurring revenue from corporate green power program assets scheduled for commercialization by 1Q 2026, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chinese robotaxi companies are entering a large-scale commercialization stage, with continuing efforts to expand overseas, especially in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

From The Wall Street Journal

All three AI companies are in the early stages of commercialization and haven’t turned a profit due to significant initial investment in research and development.

From The Wall Street Journal

Worries about the commercialization of the holiday have been voiced many times, many ways, but Mr. Friedlander probes deeper cultural trends with his observations.

From The Wall Street Journal