Uberization

Definitions

1. Alternative letter-case form of Uberization.
   alt-of, uncountable
2. The transformation of an existing industry or economy with the help of computing platforms, especially mobile applications, and temporary employment schemes.
   uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“This Uberization of activism allows corporate sponsors to call⟳ the tune⟳: Consider⟳ how for-profit colleges leaned on vulnerable students for political pressure, how Comcast enlisted its philanthropic beneficiaries to support⟳ the Time Warner merger or the way that the beverage industry hired protesters to oppose⟳ soda taxes.”

“Yet the FAA, as a matter⟳ of policy, has made Uberization difficult, say⟳ industry observers. Operators say⟳ the certification process⟳ is cumbersome and favors large, well-established airlines with deep pockets — in other words, it ensures the same four carriers will continue⟳ to dominate the industry.”

“The worst aspect of the "Uberization" of our economy may not be the transformation of workers who could once earn⟳ a living wage into "independent contractors" who can barely make⟳ ends meet⟳ (though that's bad enough); it may be the spreading myth that any economic function can be shoehorned into the Uber format of service-on-demand at a rock-bottom price.”

“Uberization affects much more than taxis and health insurance: it is pervasive throughout the economy and very real to detergent companies and tax authorities alike.”

CEFR level