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genericizing

genericizing is the present participle and gerund of genericize.

Meaning of genericize

Verb

genericize (third-person singular simple present genericizes, present participle genericizing, simple past and past participle genericized)

  1. (transitive) To turn into a genericized trademark.
  2. (transitive, pharmacy) To make generics out of.
    • However, the loss of exclusivity of the drugs led the market more genericized, creating a competitive environment for new entrants. For instance, non-benzodiazepines and low dose sedating anti-depressants, still considered as a first line of medication for the insomnia, are facing stiff competition...2020, Insomnia therapeutics Market Analysis, Coherent Insights, Summary
  3. (transitive) To make more generic: to be usable in more contexts.
    Synonyms:
    generify
  4. (transitive) To make generic, i.e., bland.

Questions about genericizing

What is genericizing the present participle and gerund of?
Genericizing is the present participle and gerund of genericize.

Words near genericizing in the dictionary

  1. genericize
  2. genericized
  3. genericized trademark
  4. genericized trademarks
  5. genericizes
  6. genericizing
  7. generick
  8. genericness
  9. generics
  10. generification
  11. generifications

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