commoditization

== English == === Alternative forms === commoditisation === Etymology === From commoditize + -ation. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /kəˌmɑdətɪˈzeɪ̯ʃən/ (Standard Southern British) IPA(key): /kəˌmɔdətɪˈzeɪ̯ʃən/ (This entry needs an audio pronunciation. If you are a native speaker with a microphone, please record this word. The recorded pronunciation will appear here when it's ready.) === Noun === commoditization (uncountable) The transformation of something into a commodity. Synonym: commodification ==== Usage notes ==== Sometimes used interchangeably with commodification, and sometimes distinguished to have a business sense of “losing distinct brand value”; see commoditize#Usage notes. ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====