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

They offer personalized service, in which white-coat butlers can help draw a scented bath, deliver hors d’oeuvres or arrange a private cocktail reception.

From The Wall Street Journal

He has had a front-row seat at Meta, observing how the company has used AI to rebuild its research and development process and target customers with personalized advertising.

From Barron's

She attributes that development to a personalized coaching approach that emphasizes strong communication with each gymnast.

From Los Angeles Times

"He has really personalized the presidency," Noah Rosenblum, professor of law at New York University, told AFP.

From Barron's

In large college courses, professors have deployed chatbots to provide personalized feedback and custom learning environments for each student.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• illustrate