personalize

[pur-suh-nl-ahyz]

verb (used with object), per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing.

to have marked with one's initials, name, or monogram: to personalize stationery.

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

to ascribe personal qualities to; personify.

to design or tailor to meet an individual's specifications, needs, or preferences: a personalized search engine; personalized learning.

Also especially British, per·son·al·ise.

Origin of personalize

First recorded in 1720–30; personal + -ize

Related formsper·son·al·i·za·tion, nounun·per·son·al·ized, adjectiveun·per·son·al·iz·ing, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for unpersonalized

personalize

personalise

verb (tr)

to endow with personal or individual qualities or characteristics

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

to take (a remark, etc) personally

another word for personify

Derived Formspersonalization or personalisation, noun

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Word Origin and History for unpersonalized

personalize

1747, from personal + -ize. Related: Personalized; personalizing.