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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Why this is important for your business: According to Cisco, the agent is built with flexibility and allows companies to customize workflows and adapt to evolving AI technology. Gene Marks, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 The Honda Element was heavily customized for dogs and came complete with a dedicated cargo compartment electric fan. Jason Barlow, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024 The menu is scheduled to be released on Nov. 7, the same day the company will stop charging extra for customizing drinks with non-dairy milk. Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024 The current cost to customize a drink with a non-dairy substitute is between 70-80 cents, depending on the market. Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 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 8 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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