TechnologyAugust 9, 2026
monopolizing
muh-NAH-puh-ly-zing
Definition
The act of gaining exclusive possession or control of something, such as a market, resource, or capability, to the exclusion of others.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'monopolion', meaning 'exclusive sale,' combining 'monos' (single) and 'polein' (to sell). It entered English via Latin to describe the control of commodities by a single entity.
In the news
In the context of AI hardware development, the term describes how certain tech giants are monopolizing specialized chip production, effectively limiting access for smaller competitors.
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