customize

[kuhs-tuh-mahyz]

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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.

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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Related Words for customizing

repair, tweak, vary, adjust, adapt, rework, correct, revise, customize, reshape, transmute, mutate, convert, doctor, reorganize, reform, transform, turn, transmogrify, transfigure

Examples from the Web for customizing

Historical Examples of customizing

It is referred to as accurizing, and sporterizing, and customizing a piece.
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British Dictionary definitions for customizing

customize

customise

verb

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

Derived Formscustomization or customisation, noun

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Word Origin and History for customizing

customize

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