definitions

customize

[ kuhs-tuh-mahyz ]
/ ˈkʌs təˌmaɪz /

verb (used with object), cus·tom·ized, cus·tom·iz·ing.

to modify or build according to individual or personal specifications or preference: to customize an automobile.

Nearby words

customer, customer relationship management, customer's man, customer-facing, customise, customize, customs, customs broker, customs union, custos, custos morum
Also especially British, cus·tom·ise.

Origin of customize

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35; custom + -ize
Related forms
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British Dictionary definitions for customise

customize

customise

/ (ˈkʌstəˌmaɪz) /

verb

(tr) to modify (something) according to a customer's individual requirements
Derived Formscustomization or customisation, noun
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