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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Ferrari said it expects revenue and earnings to rise this year, supported by its lineup of higher-margin luxury sports models and demand for customized vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal

A compounded drug is a customized formulation of a medicine made by a specialized pharmacy and often sold through telehealth providers like Hims & Hers.

From The Wall Street Journal

The total came to about $400 to customize his résumé and apply to 50 jobs within two weeks, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

On iPhones, you can customize a Focus mode for movie night.

From The Wall Street Journal

Companies are allowed to make compounded drugs when there’s a shortage of branded drugs, and they can also make drugs on a personal basis with prescriptions customized to an individual patient’s needs, noted UBS analysts.

From MarketWatch

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