commercialize
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.
Origin of commercialize
1- Also especially British, com·mer·cial·ise .
Other words from commercialize
- com·mer·cial·i·za·tion [kuh-mur-shuhl-uh-zey-shuhn], /kəˌmɜr ʃəl əˈzeɪ ʃən/, noun
- com·mer·cial·iz·er, noun
- de·com·mer·cial·i·za·tion, noun
- de·com·mer·cial·ize, verb (used with object), de·com·mer·cial·ized, de·com·mer·cial·iz·ing.
- o·ver·com·mer·cial·i·za·tion, noun
- o·ver·com·mer·cial·ize, verb (used with object), o·ver·com·mer·cial·ized, o·ver·com·mer·cial·iz·ing.
- qua·si-com·mer·cial·ized, adjective
- un·com·mer·cial·ized, adjective
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How to use commercialize in a sentence
Brainstorming, developing, and commercializing new ideas is vital for the American economy, and for our society at large.
On the other hand, Punch was no believer in the commercializing of our public schools.
Mr. Punch's History of Modern England Vol. IV of IV. | Charles L. GravesThey do not know the penalty of commercializing the college.
Jane Allen: Center | Edith BancroftThey're commercializing helicopter manufacture, all kinds of repair work, and a lot of other services.
Final Weapon | Everett B. ColeBut, father dear, the age is fast commercializing everything.
Aunt Jane's Nieces in Society | Edith Van Dyne
At the outset the partners blundered seriously in their plan for commercializing the invention.
The Age of Invention | Holland Thompson
British Dictionary definitions for commercialize
commercialise
/ (kəˈmɜːʃəˌlaɪz) /
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, noun
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