1. to manage or exploit something for profit; to turn into a commercial product or service
Usage: present participle of 'commercialize'; often used in business, technology, and cultural contexts
2. to make something more focused on profit or sales, often at the expense of original purpose or quality
Usage: often carries a critical or negative connotation

Examples

• The company is commercializing the new technology by launching it as a subscription service.
• Critics argue that streaming platforms are commercializing art by prioritizing viewership over creativity.
• Universities are commercializing their research by partnering with private companies.
• The trend of commercializing social media has changed how influencers interact with their audiences.
• They are commercializing the traditional recipe by mass-producing it for supermarkets.
• Commercializing renewable energy has made solar panels more affordable for homeowners.