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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
1
a : to manage on a business basis for profit b : to develop commerce in
2
: to exploit for profit <commercialize Christmas>
3
: to debase in quality for more profit
— com·mer·cial·i·za·tion \-ˌmər-sh(ə-)lə-ˈzā-shən\ noun
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First Known Use of COMMERCIALIZE
1830
COMMERCIALIZED Defined for Kids
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verb com·mer·cial·ize \kə-ˈmər-shə-ˌlīz\
com·mer·cial·izedcom·mer·cial·iz·ing
Definition of COMMERCIALIZE for Kids
: to handle with the idea of making a profit <commercializing a holiday>
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