personalize

[ pur-suh-nl-ahyz ]
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verb (used with object),per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing.
  1. to have marked with one's initials, name, or monogram: to personalize stationery.

  2. to make personal, as by applying a general statement to oneself.

  1. to ascribe personal qualities to; personify.

  2. to design or tailor to meet an individual's specifications, needs, or preferences: a personalized search engine;personalized learning.

Origin of personalize

1
First recorded in 1720–30; personal + -ize
  • Also especially British, per·son·al·ise .

Other words from personalize

  • per·son·al·i·za·tion [pur-suh-nl-ahy-zey-shuhn], /ˌpɜr sə nlˌaɪˈzeɪ ʃən/, noun
  • un·per·son·al·ized, adjective
  • un·per·son·al·iz·ing, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for personalize

personalize

personalise

/ (ˈpɜːsənəˌlaɪz) /


verb(tr)
  1. to endow with personal or individual qualities or characteristics

  2. to mark (stationery, clothing, etc) with a person's initials, name, etc

  1. to take (a remark, etc) personally

  2. another word for personify

Derived forms of personalize

  • personalization or personalisation, noun

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