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.

Nearby words

customary, customer, customer relationship management, customer's man, customer-facing, 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

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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Examples from the Web for customize

It made no sense, except maybe as something he could customize as The Bieber Haiku.
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Marbel also connects with your smartphone so you can customize your riding style, with a range of different modes to suit you.
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But consumers now customize service packages and products by using a range of providers.
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British Dictionary definitions for customize

customize

customise

/ (ˈkʌstəˌmaɪz) /

verb

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

Derived Forms

customization or customisation, noun

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