commercialization
noun
Simple meaning
Making something into a business to make money.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
kəmɚʃəlɪˈzeɪʃən
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Definition
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noun
The act of commercializing something; involving something in commerce
“My father considered the commercialization of Christmas to be a sacrilege.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: The act of commercializing something; involving something in commerce
Used this way, commercialization is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in business or professional contexts.
“My father considered the commercialization of Christmas to be a sacrilege.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Business/professional
Usage note
It most often appears in the pattern “commercialization of …”, which is worth copying when you use it.
Natural pattern: commercialization of …
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In a commercial manner.
Exploit for maximal profit, usually by sacrificing quality.
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Synonyms
Sense: commercializing something
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