commercial applications
[/kəˈmɜːrʃəl æplɪˈkeɪʃənz/]
nounpl: commercial applications
aplicações comerciais
1. practical uses of technology, research, products, or services designed to generate profit or revenue in business contexts
The university's research has numerous commercial applications in the pharmaceutical industry.
A pesquisa da universidade tem numerosas aplicações comerciais na indústria farmacêutica.
2. the process of adapting or converting scientific discoveries or innovations into products or services for market use
The startup focuses on finding commercial applications for artificial intelligence in healthcare.
A startup se concentra em encontrar aplicações comerciais para inteligência artificial na saúde.
3. business-oriented implementations or deployments of technology, software, or systems
Cloud computing has many commercial applications in data management and storage.
A computação em nuvem tem muitas aplicações comerciais no gerenciamento e armazenamento de dados.
The term is widely used in both Brazilian and American business, tech, and academic contexts. In Brazil, it reflects the growing emphasis on innovation and technology entrepreneurship, particularly in tech hubs like São Paulo. The phrase is especially prevalent in discussions about startups, research commercialization, and technology transfer initiatives in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to find commercial applications for something
to have commercial applications
commercial applications potential
beyond commercial applications
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