customize

[ kuhs-tuh-mahyz ]

/ ˈkʌs təˌmaɪz /

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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.

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Also especially British, cus·tom·ise .

Origin of customize

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35; custom + -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM customize

cus·tom·iz·a·ble, adjectivecus·tom·i·za·tion, nouncus·tom·iz·er, nounnon·cus·tom·ized, adjective

sem·i·cus·tom·ized, adjective

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How to use customize in a sentence

These can be customized to suit your needs—my doors are standard-width, but a little taller than usual.
Build your own door and ascend to a higher level of DIY|Courtney Starr|November 20, 2020|Popular-Science
There are some aspects you can customize, like color and wall texture, but most elements are locked in place to keep the production process as efficient as possible.
A new material allows this company to 3D print most of a house in a single day|Stan Horaczek|November 18, 2020|Popular-Science
Recommendations will be customized and delivered over video-chat, which can also include screen sharing.
Google’s new Small Business Advisors program aims to help SMBs grow|Greg Sterling|November 17, 2020|Search Engine Land
Same deal as before, most SEO tools allow for customized rank tracking and SERP research, and that includes location settings.
How to check Google search results for different locations|Sponsored Content: SEO PowerSuite|November 17, 2020|Search Engine Land

The E-Transit will come in eight variations, including three heights and three lengths, and the automaker will work with modification companies to customize vehicles for each buyer.
Ford adds a van to its lineup of electric vehicles|Verne Kopytoff|November 13, 2020|Fortune

British Dictionary definitions for customize

customize

customise

/ (ˈkʌstəˌmaɪz) /

verb

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

Derived forms of customize

customization or customisation, noun

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customise

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