customize

[ kuhs-tuh-mahyz ]
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verb (used with object),cus·tom·ized, cus·tom·iz·ing.
  1. to modify or build according to individual or personal specifications or preference: to customize an automobile.

Origin of customize

1
An Americanism dating back to 1930–35; custom + -ize
  • Also especially British, cus·tom·ise .

Other words from customize

  • cus·tom·iz·a·ble, adjective
  • cus·tom·i·za·tion, noun
  • cus·tom·iz·er, noun
  • non·cus·tom·ized, adjective
  • sem·i·cus·tom·ized, adjective

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How to use customize in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for customize

customize

customise

/ (ˈkʌstəˌmaɪz) /


verb
  1. (tr) to modify (something) according to a customer's individual requirements

Derived forms of customize

  • customization or customisation, noun

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