customize

especially British, cus·tom·ise

[kuhs-tuh-mahyz]

verb (used with object)

customized, customizing 

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

   to customize an automobile.

customize

/ ˈkʌstəˌmaɪz /

verb

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

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of customize¹

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

Example Sentences

Today, customers can choose from and customize a range of drinks, including the exclusive Dutch Bros Rebel energy drink.

From Los Angeles Times

“Parental controls allow parents to link their account with their teen’s account and customize settings for a safe, age-appropriate experience,” OpenAI said in a blog post about the new feature announcement.

From Los Angeles Times

To counter this flattening, there is a growing push towards personalized AI agents that learn an individual’s preferences and offer more customized recommendations.

From Salon

Then he would customize a pre-carved wooden last from Italy, adding thin pieces of leather 1 millimeter at a time to more perfectly mimic the unique shape of the client’s foot.

From Los Angeles Times

You can buy single-serve bags of Frito’s or Doritos at your local store and people at your tailgate can customize their chips with whatever toppings they want, like shredded cheese, tomato, lettuce or hot sauce.

From Salon

Related Words

• custom-make 
• tailor-make