personalize

American  

[pur-suh-nl-ahyz] / ˈpɜr sə nlˌaɪz /

especially British, personalise

verb (used with object)

personalized, personalizing

1. to have marked with one's initials, name, or monogram.

   to personalize stationery.

2. to make personal, as by applying a general statement to oneself.

3. to ascribe personal qualities to; personify.

4. to design or tailor to meet an individual's specifications, needs, or preferences.

   a personalized search engine;

   personalized learning.

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personalize British  

/ ˈpɜːsənəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to endow with personal or individual qualities or characteristics

2. to mark (stationery, clothing, etc) with a person's initials, name, etc

3. to take (a remark, etc) personally

4. another word for personify

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Other Word Forms

• personalization noun
• unpersonalized adjective
• unpersonalizing adjective

Etymology

Origin of personalize

First recorded in 1720–30; personal + -ize

Example Sentences

One of the ways I’d like to go with your question is the extent to which we personalize nations, and we think that what’s done to the “bad” nation is somehow legitimate.

From Salon

“I also have Cameo where I make personalized videos. Those are a lot of fun because I always message the parents and it’s like, ‘Hey, give me every single detail about what your kid loves.

From Los Angeles Times

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has also been spotted donning personalized Anta shoes.

From Los Angeles Times

“The continued growth and diversification of our platform is helping to create a world where proactive, preventative, and personalized care can feel like a luxury without actually costing like one,” Dudum said.

From The Wall Street Journal

With additional research, the team believes these findings could help guide personalized training, nutrition, and recovery strategies aimed at improving performance while limiting potential harm from extreme endurance exercise.

From Science Daily

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