commoditization
US/kəˌmɑdətɪˈzeɪ̯ʃən/
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British/kəˌmɔdətɪˈzeɪ̯ʃən/
commoditization noun: the transformation of something into a commodity.
Noun
commoditization (uncountable)
- The transformation of something into a commodity.
- The gay capitalists are identifying the commoditization of homosexuality with liberation.1977 February 5, Allen Young, quoting Jonathan Katz, “Katz To Us: History Lives!”, in Gay Community News, volume 4, number 32, page 9
- Having established this ultimate, farcical commoditization of heroism, Robbins turns his attention to Carlos.1988 January 8, Henry Sheehan, “Class Encounters”, in Chicago Reader
- Synonyms:
- commodification
Synonyms of commoditization
Forms of commoditization
| alternative form | commoditisation |
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Origin of commoditization
From commoditize + -ation.
Questions about commoditization
- What does commoditization mean?
- Commoditization means the transformation of something into a commodity.
- What part of speech is commoditization?
- Commoditization is a noun.
- How do you pronounce commoditization?
- Commoditization is pronounced /kəˌmɑdətɪˈzeɪ̯ʃən/ (US).
Words near commoditization in the dictionary
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