individualize
[in-duh-vij-oo-uh-lahyz]
- to make individual or distinctive; give an individual or distinctive character to.
- to mention, indicate, or consider individually; specify; particularize.
Also especially British, in·di·vid·u·al·ise.
Origin of individualize
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Examples from the Web for individualization
Contemporary Examples
This individualization makes the stories they tell more diverse.
Historical Examples
Class characterization, c3, may be found along with individualization.
The Writing of the Short StoryLewis Worthington Smith
The individualization is due to the recipient and not to the dispenser.
A History of Mediaeval Jewish PhilosophyIsaac Husik
The individualization of certain of these beings is, in general, due to poetry.
Elements of Folk PsychologyWilhelm Wundt
The appearance of the notion of spirits marks an important step in advance in the individualization of religious forces.
The Elementary Forms of the Religious LifeEmile Durkheim
In order that the Life may act, though it is not necessary that it should act, individualization is necessary.
individualize
individualise
- to make or mark as individual or distinctive in character
- to consider or treat individually; particularize
- to make or modify so as to meet the special requirements of a person
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Word Origin and History for individualization
individualize
v.
1650s, "to point out individually;" see individual + -ize. From 1837 as "to make individual." Related: Individualized; individualizing.
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