customize

verb

cus·​tom·​ize ˈkə-stə-ˌmīz How to pronounce customize (audio)
customized; customizing

transitive verb

: to build, fit, or alter according to individual specifications
customizable adjective
customization noun
customizer noun

Examples of customize in a Sentence

The telephone company has offered to customize a plan for our business. The program can be customized to serve different purposes.
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The ski’s general architecture features a wood core, sandwich sidewall construction, and a sheet of vibration-damping metal that’s customized for each model in the Ranger line. Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024 The specifics can be customized based on the use case. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 This is also where M Competition drivers can customize their drive experience using the drive mode selector, which can also be quick-accessed via the setup button on the center console; assign your settings to one of the two red tabs on the steering wheel to instantly recall your mode. Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 An artist customized children’s new kicks per request, painting their names, flowers, and basketballs. Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for customize 

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of customize was in 1920

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“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/customize. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

customize

verb
cus·​tom·​ize ˈkəs-tə-ˌmīz How to pronounce customize (audio)
customized; customizing
: to build, fit, or change to suit a specific customer
a customized van
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