Definition

To turn something into a product or service that can be sold for profit.

Example

The company plans to commercialize its new technology next year.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed how some artists commercialize their work too much?

Yeah, it seems like they care more about making money than the art itself.

Exactly! It can really take away from the original message.

For sure, I prefer when they stay true to their vision.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Commercialize → It is formed from "commerce" (from Latin *commercium*, meaning trade or business) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "commercialize" means to make something suitable for or engaged in commerce or trade.

Memory Tip

Think of 'commerce' as trade and remember that 'commercialize' means to make something ready for trade.

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