commoditize

verb

com·​mod·​i·​tize kə-ˈmä-də-ˌtīz How to pronounce commoditize (audio)
commoditized; commoditizing

transitive verb

1
: commodify
commoditizing bandwidth
specifically : to render (a good or service) widely available and interchangeable with one provided by another company
2
: to affect (something, such as a brand or a market) by commoditizing goods or services
fierce competition threatened to commoditize prices
commoditization
kə-ˌmä-də-tə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce commoditize (audio)
noun

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In categories where products feel commoditized, brands often default to price. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 In just a few years, tools such as ChatGPT and Claude have commoditized the production of cover letters and resumes. — Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 2 June 2026 Data collection is being commoditized, and Indian companies in the space will need to move higher up the value chain to remain relevant, experts said. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for commoditize

Word History

Etymology

see commodity

First Known Use

1979, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of commoditize was in 1979

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“Commoditize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commoditize. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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