commonize

English

Alternative forms

• commonise

Etymology

common +‎ -ize

Verb

commonize (third-person singular simple present commonizes, present participle commonizing, simple past and past participle commonized)

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.