Synonyms

individualize

American

[in-duh-vij-oo-uh-lahyz] / ˌɪn dəˈvɪdʒ u əˌlaɪz /

especially British, individualise

verb (used with object)

individualized, individualizing

to make individual or distinctive; give an individual or distinctive character to.
to mention, indicate, or consider individually; specify; particularize.

individualize British

/ ˌɪndɪˈvɪdjʊəˌlaɪz /

verb

to make or mark as individual or distinctive in character
to consider or treat individually; particularize
to make or modify so as to meet the special requirements of a person

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Etymology

Origin of individualize

First recorded in 1630–40; individual + -ize

Example Sentences

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O�Neill unveiled its Customize Individualize program at the ASR trade expo in San Diego, Calif., This program allows the consumer to custom design their own wetsuit and boardshort.

From Time Magazine Archive

Irvine, Calif.and Santa Cruz, Calif- - O�Neill unveiled its Customize Individualize program at the ASR trade expo in San Diego, Calif., This program allows the consumer to custom design their own wetsuit and boardshort.

From Time Magazine Archive

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