commercialize

[kuh-mur-shuh-lahyz] / kəˈmɜr ʃəˌlaɪz /

VERB

prepare for saleability

Synonyms

STRONGEST

degrade

STRONG

advertise cheapen depreciate lessen lower market sell

WEAK

develop as business make bring returns make marketable make pay make profitable make saleable

Antonyms

STRONG

buy compliment increase laud praise raise

Example Sentences

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Since its founding in 2009, Nurix has yet to commercialize a single product.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The University of Birmingham is now working to commercialize the technology in the UK and Europe.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

Researchers are also working to commercialize the technology through a research to business startup called Maculaser.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Japan has the infrastructure to develop these reserves and has recently outlined a plan to commercialize it, says Masakazu Takeda, co-manager of the Hennessy Japan fund.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

With three partners, Cottrell established a company to commercialize the process.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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