customize

American  

[kuhs-tuh-mahyz] / ˈkʌs təˌmaɪz /

especially British, customise

verb (used with object)

customized, customizing

1. to modify or build according to individual or personal specifications or preference.

   to customize an automobile.

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customize British  

/ ˈkʌstəˌmaɪz /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

• customizable adjective
• customization noun
• customizer noun
• noncustomized adjective
• semicustomized adjective

Etymology

Origin of customize

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

Example Sentences

The company offers subscription plans so users can customize the app’s wallpaper, personalize their digital avatars known as Bitmojis and see how often their friends view their content.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, an ecosystem of exclusive restaurants, clubs, resorts and other service providers delivers them customized and exquisite experiences as fast as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal

The locations in L.A. and Vegas also have skateboard themes, with the decor in each customized to the city.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last week, Google reported that hackers linked to the Russian government attacked Ukraine using an AI model to generate customized malware instructions in real time.

From The Wall Street Journal

Harbinger then delivers the chassis to companies that incorporate them into customized vehicles, such as Morgan Olson and Utilimaster that build delivery trucks and Thor Industries, which assembles recreational vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• custom-make
• tailor-make