individualize

especially British, in·di·vid·u·al·ise

[in-duh-vij-oo-uh-lahyz]

verb (used with object)

individualized, individualizing 

1. to make individual or distinctive; give an individual or distinctive character to.

2. to mention, indicate, or consider individually; specify; particularize.

individualize

/ ˌɪndɪˈvɪdjʊəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to make or mark as individual or distinctive in character

2. to consider or treat individually; particularize

3. to make or modify so as to meet the special requirements of a person

Other Word Forms

• individualization noun
• individualizer noun
• overindividualization noun
• unindividualized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of individualize¹

First recorded in 1630–40; individual + -ize

Example Sentences

In both, a universalized norm gets displayed, yet it’s simultaneously individualized.

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But the design didn’t offer much flexibility in creating individualized workspaces, and it was a commercial flop, thanks in part to its high price tag and difficult assembly.

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“While mental health is a complex, individualized issue, we’re always working to improve our protections to get people the support they need,” she added.

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In middle school, Anthony announced that he no longer wanted any accommodations for his autism: no more individualized education program, no more behavioral therapy, no more telling new friends or teachers about his diagnosis.

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But by shifting toward more individualized assessments of risk, many more women might be fine undergoing screenings every two years.

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