"weaponization" meaning in English

See weaponization in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˌwɛpənəˈzeɪ̯.ʃɪn/
Etymology: From weapon + -ization. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|weapon|ization}} weapon + -ization Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} weaponization (uncountable)
  1. US and Oxford British English standard spelling of weaponisation. Tags: uncountable Related terms: weaponize, beweapon
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