commercially
Americanadverb
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in a way that involves or relates to commerce.
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in a way that caters to business rather than private use.
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on a channel or platform paid for by advertisers.
Example Sentences
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The track is a nod to Frank Ocean’s commercially unreleased track of the same name.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
The researchers emphasize that the system is still in the research stage and requires further development before it can be used commercially.
From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026
Under normal circumstances, the jointly stored crude is commercially used, but in the event of an emergency, Japanese oil companies have preferential purchasing rights.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
The university has confirmed the courses would cease, but declined to comment on the number of prospective students affected, saying the figure was "commercially sensitive".
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
The caustic laxative worked so well that Hawley marketed it commercially under the disarmingly innocuous name Slim Jim.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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