Synonyms

customize

American

[kuhs-tuh-mahyz] / ˈkʌs təˌmaɪz /

especially British, customise

verb (used with object)

customized, customizing

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

to customize an automobile.

customize British

/ ˈkʌstəˌmaɪz /

verb

(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

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In the announcement, the company stated that consumers will be able to upload their medical records and wellness apps to make the service more useful and customized.

From Salon

The LP’s popularity benefited from good timing, masterful self-production and customized technology.

From The Wall Street Journal

He described it as a customized electricity rate structure for large customers, typically those who will need more than 50 megawatts of power.

From MarketWatch

Investors are betting that at some point companies will be able to make their own customized versions of these applications at a lower cost, bypassing software subscriptions.

From Barron's

Her story also illustrates that customizing AIs with your own data doesn’t mean you have to be a software engineer like Bala.

From The Wall Street Journal

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