BusinessAugust 24, 2026

commoditized

kuh-MOD-ih-tah-yzd

Definition

To make a product or service widely available and easily interchangeable with others, often leading to increased competition and lower prices.

Etymology

Derived from 'commodity,' which traces back to the Old French 'commodité,' meaning fitness or advantage, and ultimately from the Latin 'commoditas,' meaning convenience or suitability.

In the news

The article uses this term to describe how older AI technologies become standard and cheaper over time, shifting the value focus away from basic capabilities.

CHRO business strategy - Transformation and trust - I by IMD

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