commoditize

[ kuh-mod-i-tahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, com·mod·i·tized, com·mod·i·tiz·ing.

1. commodify.

commoditize

/ kəˈmɒdɪˌtaɪz /

verb

1. See commodify
   tr another term for commodify

Word History and Origins

Origin of commoditize¹

First recorded in 1975–80; commodit(y) + -ize

Example Sentences

Otherwise, those sell-side ad tech vendors would struggle to grow what is an inherently commoditized business — helping publishers sell their inventory to as many advertisers as possible.

From Digiday

Mimi Liu, chief technology officer of Firefly Health, said in a statement that Zus will help build out the parts of its infrastructure stack that can be commoditized, bringing its roll-out time from years to weeks and months.

From TechCrunch

For too long, publishers have been commoditized as a source of inventory and data for the ecosystem.

From Digiday

In the United States, cuddling is now commoditized by Cuddle Comfort, an app that brings physical contact to your door the way Uber Eats brings burgers and wings.

From Ozy

I’ve seen what happens when someone I love is commoditized to the point that they are no longer treated or seen as a real person.

From Time