verb

commercialize

Commercialize (verb) means to bring into commerce from an earlier condition (such as idea alone, experimental prototypes alone, or one-off custom builds only).

verb

To bring into commerce from an earlier condition (such as idea alone, experimental prototypes alone, or one-off custom builds only).

To apply business methodology to something in order to profit (such as introducing salability to a resource that comes from, or rightfully belongs to, the commons).

To exploit something for maximum financial gain, sometimes by sacrificing quality.

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What is the meaning of commercialize?

"commercialize" (verb) means to bring into commerce from an earlier condition (such as idea alone, experimental prototypes alone, or one-off custom builds only).

What are the different meanings of commercialize?

"commercialize" has 3 main meanings: 1. To bring into commerce from an earlier condition (such as idea alone, experimental prototypes alone, or one-off custom builds only); 2. To apply business methodology to something in order to profit (such as introducing salability to a resource that comes from, or rightfully belongs to, the commons); 3. To exploit something for maximum financial gain, sometimes by sacrificing quality.