personalize

especially British, per·son·al·ise

[pur-suh-nl-ahyz]

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.

personalize

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• personalization noun
• unpersonalized adjective
• unpersonalizing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of personalize¹

First recorded in 1720–30; personal + -ize

Example Sentences

Because growing enough personalized CAR-NK cells takes time and the patient’s cells may not always be healthy enough for reliable use, scientists have been exploring an alternative: creating NK cells from healthy donors.

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Among AI platforms, ChatGPT and Gemini lead the way, with more than half of respondents saying they’re excited about how AI can personalize their search.

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In 2027, it will open new “Tailor Made” hubs in Tokyo and Los Angeles, to help more customers personalize their cars.

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Using personalized “Explorer Key” cards, visitors can activate digital paleontological tools to probe the morphology and physiology of dinosaurs and other creatures.

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His company, Pickle, aims to develop personalized AI companions akin to Tony Stark’s Jarvis in “Iron Man.”

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