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internationalization

American  
[in-ter-nash-uhn-uhl-uh-zay-shuhn] / ˌɪn tərˌnæʃ ən əl əˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

internationalizations plural
  1. the process of making something international in its scope or bringing something under international control.

  2. the process of making something suitable for international markets.


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Renault faces strategic challenges in electrification, price pressures and internationalization, which may dilute near-term margins, it adds.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 19, 2026

“In terms of the internationalization ... they are beating the Yankees right now in the Japanese market through Shohei Ohtani,” said Thilo Kunkel, professor at Temple University’s school of sport, tourism and hospitality management.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 28, 2024

It is early days, of course, but perhaps another reminder that the yuan's road to internationalization is a very long one.

From Reuters Jun. 19, 2023

A similar dynamic exists in ice hockey, where internationalization has driven the sport’s development.

From Washington Post Feb. 15, 2022

Control of Agriculture with Debts During a meeting at which was discussed the internationalization of agriculture, Ibuka Masaru, the Honorary President of Sony, said that "Agriculture has only 1/1,500th the productive power of industry."

From Down with the Cities by Nakashima, Tadashi

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