Meaning & use

commodification

noun·Advanced

The process of turning something, such as an idea, service, or experience, into a product to be bought and sold.

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Critics warn about the commodification of art in the modern market.

The commodification of personal data raises serious privacy concerns worldwide.

A note on using this word

"Commodification" is often used critically, suggesting something valuable is reduced to a mere market transaction.

Words with a similar meaning

commercialization

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