"operation of making (something) a matter of profit above other considerations," 1885, from commercialize + noun ending -ation.
"subject to the principles and practices of commerce," 1830, from commercial (adj.) + -ize. Related: Commercialized; commercializing.
the end of some nouns of action; see -ate + -ion.
updated on February 04, 2018
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