commercialize

especially British, com·mer·cial·ise

[kuh-mur-shuh-lahyz]

verb (used with object)

commercialized, commercializing 

1. to make commercial in character, methods, or spirit.

2. to emphasize the profitable aspects of, especially at the expense of quality.

   to commercialize one's artistic talent.

3. to offer for sale; make available as a commodity.

commercialize

/ kəˈmɜːʃəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to make commercial in aim, methods, or character

2. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of commercialize¹

commercial + -ize

Example Sentences

J&J is already working with Protagonist to develop an oral treatment for immune diseases including plaque psoriasis and ulcerative colitis and has the exclusive rights to commercialize the product.

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The Danish company has traditionally operated a partnership model that sees it license drug candidates to partners who help develop and commercialize the treatments.

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A spinoff from the university is commercializing the patch with federal funding.

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Locals have worked hard to protect the park and keep it from becoming too overrun and too commercialized, Mann said, which is why so many have long opposed bathrooms.

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That indictment removed prior references to lyrics it had previously said Banks used to commercialize the shooting death.

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Related Words

• degrade