commercialize
Americanverb (used with object)
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to make commercial in character, methods, or spirit.
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to emphasize the profitable aspects of, especially at the expense of quality.
to commercialize one's artistic talent.
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to offer for sale; make available as a commodity.
verb
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to make commercial in aim, methods, or character
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to exploit for profit, esp at the expense of quality
Other Word Forms
- commercialization noun
- commercializer noun
- decommercialization noun
- decommercialize verb (used with object)
- overcommercialization noun
- overcommercialize verb (used with object)
- quasi-commercialized adjective
- uncommercialized adjective
Etymology
Origin of commercialize
Example Sentences
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The companies are all fairly young, have yet to turn an annual profit, and have yet to broadly commercialize their technology.
From Barron's
For the Mirage, the push to commercialize hastened its downfall.
The companies said Wednesday that they entered into a partnership under which Novo Nordisk would take the lead in developing, manufacturing and commercializing any new drugs resulting from the deal.
Under the pact, described as a “global strategic collaboration,” Astellas will be granted a license to manufacture and commercialize the drug.
From Barron's
Under the pact, described as a “global strategic collaboration,” Astellas will be granted a license to manufacture and commercialize the drug.
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