1. to manage or exploit something for profit; to turn into a commercial product or service
Usage: British spelling (American: commercializes); third-person singular present tense
2. to make something more focused on profit or business interests, often at the expense of other values
Usage: often used critically

Examples

• The company commercialises new technology by licensing it to manufacturers.
• Some critics argue that streaming services commercialise art in ways that harm independent creators.
• The festival commercialises local traditions to attract tourists.
• She commercialises her hobby by selling handmade crafts online.
• The network commercialises popular shows by selling merchandise and sponsorships.
• He commercialises his research findings through a startup venture.