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verb (used with object), -ized, -iz·ing.
1.
to make commercial in character, methods, or spirit.
2.
to emphasize the profitable aspects of, especially at the expense of quality: to commercialize one's artistic talent.
3.
to offer for sale; make available as a commodity.
Also, especially British, com·mer·cial·ise.
Related forms
com·mer·cial·i·za·tion, noun
com·mer·cial·iz·er, noun
de·com·mer·cial·i·za·tion, noun
de·com·mer·cial·ize, verb (used with object), -ized, -iz·ing.
o·ver·com·mer·cial·i·za·tion, noun
EXPANDo·ver·com·mer·cial·ize, verb (used with object), -ized, -iz·ing.
qua·si-com·mer·cial·ized, adjective
un·com·mer·cial·ized, adjective
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Commercialization
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