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commercialize

verb com·mer·cial·ize \kə-ˈmər-shə-ˌlīz\

: to use (something) as an opportunity to earn money

business : to make (something) available to customers

com·mer·cial·izedcom·mer·cial·iz·ing

Full Definition of COMMERCIALIZE

transitive verb

a : to manage on a business basis for profit

b : to develop commerce in

: to exploit for profit <commercialize Christmas>

: to debase in quality for more profit

— com·mer·cial·i·za·tion \-ˌmər-sh(ə-)lə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

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COMMERCIALIZE Defined for Kids

verb com·mer·cial·ize \kə-ˈmər-shə-ˌlīz\

com·mer·cial·izedcom·mer·cial·iz·ing

: to handle with the idea of making a profit <commercializing a holiday>

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