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 streaming service even customized its menu with the singer's 10 albums and movies and shows that fit each era. Bryan West, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024 At this family-run studio, every piece is entirely handmade and can be customized to your taste. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024 Steve Jackson Games recently put out six new decks of cards that can be used to customize cars ready to roll into the autoduel arena. Rob Wieland, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024 Miller said that wildlife managers could customize the tests to look for other species, including native species. Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Dec. 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 23 Dec. 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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