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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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Nearby words

  1. customer,
  2. customer relationship management,
  3. customer's man,
  4. customer-facing,
  5. customise,
  6. customs,
  7. customs broker,
  8. customs union,
  9. custos,
  10. 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 customization

customize

customise

/ (ˈkʌstəˌmaɪz) /

verb

(tr) to modify (something) according to a customer's individual requirements
Derived Formscustomization or customisation, noun
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Word Origin and History for customization

customize

v.

1934, "to make (something) to a customer's specifications," American English, from custom (adj.) + -ize. Related: Customizable; customization; customized; customizing.

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper