consumerize
Americanverb (used with object)
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to make (goods or a product) suitable or available for mass consumption.
to consumerize computers by making them cheaper.
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to encourage or foster the widespread consumption of (goods or a product).
Other Word Forms
- consumerization noun
Etymology
Origin of consumerize
Example Sentences
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Allergan is not unique in its efforts to consumerize medicine.
From New York Times
It’s the first product to consumerize light-field photography, a technology that captures the direction of light in a scene as well as its color and intensity.
From Time
"When I talk to CIOs, users may want to consumerize, but I have to maintain enterprise greatness."
From BusinessWeek
"One thing Apple has proven is that they can consumerize new concepts, new technologies," said Tim Bajarin, president of Creative Strategies, a consulting firm.
From Reuters
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