commercialize

American  

[kuh-mur-shuh-lahyz] / kəˈmɜr ʃəˌlaɪz /

especially British, commercialise

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.

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commercialize British  

/ kəˈmɜːʃəˌlaɪz /

verb

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

2. to exploit for profit, esp at the expense of quality

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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

Etymology

Origin of commercialize

commercial + -ize

Example Sentences

"Ionic Industries was established to commercialize innovations such as these and we are now making commercial quantities of these graphene materials," said Dr. Aitchison.

From Science Daily

For instance, China’s sophisticated laboratory infrastructure is combined with a growing biotech manufacturing base to commercialize scientific discoveries.

From The Wall Street Journal

When quantum technology is eventually commercialized, Daryanani said IBM sees itself taking a large share of the quantum market compared to competitors given its leadership in hardware, software, consulting and its customer ecosystem.

From MarketWatch

Rigetti sets itself apart from its pure-play competitors, many of whom are striving to commercialize their technology at all costs, with a focus on research and development.

From Barron's

Two prominent research labs that study genetics and embryos are expected to announce breakthroughs in coming months, including the lab of Columbia University’s Dieter Egli, with whom Armstrong has held talks about commercializing embryo editing.

From The Wall Street Journal

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