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Definition of commercialization

commercialization

/kəˌmɝː.ʃəl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: commercialisation)
com · mer · cial · i · za · tion
Adverb:commercially
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Plural:commercializations
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Adjective:commercial
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commercialization Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The process of introducing a new product, service, or scientific innovation into the general market for financial gain.

Example

"The university established a specialized office to assist researchers with the commercialization of their laboratory discoveries."

2

The exploitation or alteration of an activity, cultural tradition, or public resource primarily for profit, often perceived as reducing its intrinsic quality or authenticity.

Example

"Many local residents expressed concern over the rapid commercialization of the historic winter festival."

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• Rhymes for commercialization

• Nearby Words

commercial
commercialism
commerciality
commercialization
commercialize
commercially
commie

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Commercialization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/commercialization
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