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customize

[kuhs-tuh-mahyz]
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verb (used with object), cus·tom·ized, cus·tom·iz·ing.
  1. to modify or build according to individual or personal specifications or preference: to customize an automobile.
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Also especially British, cus·tom·ise.

Origin of customize

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35; custom + -ize
Related formscus·tom·iz·a·ble, adjectivecus·tom·i·za·tion, nouncus·tom·iz·er, nounnon·cus·tom·ized, adjectivesem·i·cus·tom·ized, adjective
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Historical Examples

  • It is referred to as accurizing, and sporterizing, and customizing a piece.

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    The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

British Dictionary definitions for customizing

customize

customise

verb
  1. (tr) to modify (something) according to a customer's individual requirements
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Derived Formscustomization or customisation, noun
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Word Origin and History for customizing

customize

v.

1934, "to make (something) to a customer's specifications," American English, from custom (adj.) + -ize. Related: Customizable; customization; customized; customizing.

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