commoditization
See also: commoditize
English
editAlternative forms
editEtymology
editFrom commoditize + -ation.
Noun
editcommoditization (uncountable)
- The transformation of something into a commodity
- 1988 January 8, Henry Sheehan, “Class Encounters”, in Chicago Reader[1]:
- Having established this ultimate, farcical commoditization of heroism, Robbins turns his attention to Carlos.
Usage notes
editSometimes used interchangeably with commodification, sometimes distinguished to have a business sense of “losing distinct brand value”; see commoditize#Usage notes.