commercialize

commercialize
commercialization, n.commercializer, n.
/keuh merr"sheuh luyz'/, v.t., commercialized, commercializing.
1. to make commercial in character, methods, or spirit.
2. to emphasize the profitable aspects of, esp. at the expense of quality: to commercialize one's artistic talent.
3. to offer for sale; make available as a commodity.
Also, esp. Brit., commercialise.
[COMMERCIAL + -IZE]

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