commonize

verb — 2 senses

commonize

verb

UK /ˈkɒ.mə.naɪz/

Etymology From common + -ize.

1

To make similar or common.

  • He attempted to commonize the various standards by ensuring a similar format and implementation.
2

To deprecate the importance of, or make ordinary.

  • She gave each participant a trophy, regardless of win or loss, to commonize the award for winning.

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