Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

commercialized

verb
/kəˈmɜːrʃəlaɪzd/
Definition
To manage or exploit (a commercial enterprise) in a way that makes it profitable.
Examples
  • The tech startup commercialized its innovative software after receiving funding.
  • Many artists feel that their work has become too commercialized and have lost its original meaning.
Meaning
The act of turning an idea, product, or service into a source of profit by promoting and marketing it in a commercial way.
Synonyms
  • Monetized
  • Capitalized
  • Exploited
  • Profited from