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internationalize
[ in-ter-nash-uh-nl-ahyz ]
/ ˌɪn tərˈnæʃ ə nlˌaɪz /
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verb (used with object), in·ter·na·tion·al·ized, in·ter·na·tion·al·iz·ing.
to make international, as in scope or character: a local conflict that was internationalized into a major war.
to place or bring under international control.
verb (used without object), in·ter·na·tion·al·ized, in·ter·na·tion·al·iz·ing.
to become international: The automobile company must internationalize in order to meet the competition.
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Also especially British, in·ter·na·tion·al·ise .
Origin of internationalize
First recorded in 1860–65; international + -ize
OTHER WORDS FROM internationalize
in·ter·na·tion·al·i·za·tion, nounde·in·ter·na·tion·al·ize, verb (used with object), de·in·ter·na·tion·al·ized, de·in·ter·na·tion·al·iz·ing.Words nearby internationalize
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How to use internationalize in a sentence
China is in the midst of a long-term push to simultaneously grow its financial markets and internationalize its currency.
The U.S. Is Losing the Global Race to Decide the Future of Money—and It Could Doom the Almighty Dollar|Dion Rabouin|September 21, 2021|TimeThat may also mean that competition in the search results will also be internationalized.
Why less is more when presenting and showcasing your expertise; Thursday’s daily brief|George Nguyen|May 27, 2021|Search Engine LandThe rise of MySpace and Facebook internationalized selfies in the early 2000s, and the launch of Snapchat in 2011 marked the beginning of the iteration that we see today.
Beauty filters are changing the way young girls see themselves|Tate Ryan-Mosley|April 2, 2021|MIT Technology ReviewIn the first place, there is an effort being made to internationalize labor unions.
Socialism and Democracy in Europe|Samuel P. Orth
British Dictionary definitions for internationalize
internationalize
internationalise
/ (ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəˌlaɪz) /
verb (tr)
to make international
to put under international control
Derived forms of internationalize
internationalization or internationalisation, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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