individualize

verb

in·​di·​vid·​u·​al·​ize ˌin-də-ˈvi-jə-wə-ˌlīz How to pronounce individualize (audio)
-ˈvij-wə-,
-ˈvi-jə-ˌlīz
individualized; individualizing

transitive verb

1
: to make individual in character
2
: to adapt to the needs or special circumstances of an individual
individualize teaching according to student ability
3
: to treat or notice individually : particularize
individualization
ˌin-də-ˌvi-jə-wə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce individualize (audio)
-ˌvij-wə-
-ˌvi-jə-lə-
noun

Examples of individualize in a Sentence

The author uses different styles to individualize the characters. Teachers should individualize their lessons to address differences in their students.
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For example, drug developers or healthcare practitioners can individualize drug therapy to a patient based on their recent lab results via simulation of potential dosing strategies or drug treatment combinations. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024 As cancer continues to vary widely in both characteristics and course from person to person, researchers are focusing on ways to individualize treatment. Laurie Saloman, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2024 More recently, companies have deployed artificial intelligence and other advanced software tools to collect personal information about consumers, including their location, credit history, device type, and browsing or shopping history, which can then be used to individualize prices. Alain Sherter, CBS News, 23 July 2024 For now, the product is pitched toward coaches and facilities looking to individualize their offerings for players ranging from tweens to aspiring pros. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 18 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for individualize 

Word History

First Known Use

1637, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of individualize was in 1637

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Cite this Entry

“Individualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/individualize. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

individualize

verb
in·​di·​vid·​u·​al·​ize ˌin-də-ˈvij-(ə-)wə-līz How to pronounce individualize (audio)
-ˈvij-ə-ˌliz
individualized; individualizing
1
: to make individual in character
2
: to treat or notice individually
3
: to change to fit the needs of an individual
individualization
-ˌvij-(ə-)wə-lə-ˈzā-shən
-ˌvij-ə-lə-
noun

Medical Definition

individualize

transitive verb
in·​di·​vid·​u·​al·​ize ˌin-də-ˈvij-(ə-)wə-ˌlīz, -ˈvij-ə-ˌlīz How to pronounce individualize (audio)
variants or British individualise
individualized or British individualised; individualizing or British individualising
: to adapt to the needs or special circumstances of an individual
individualize dosage for the most beneficial effect
individualization noun

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