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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Customers will have the opportunity to customize their Mamma Baguette bags with letters and symbols at the accessories minibar. Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025 An easy way to customize IKEA sofas and chairs is to purchase slipcovers. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025 For $70 per person, couples can enjoy a prix fixe experience or customize their meal with à la carte options. Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025 The game is known for its deep strategy, complex mechanics, and the ability to customize decks from a vast library of thousands of unique cards. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025 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 16 Feb. 2025.

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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