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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Paradise actress Bloom, 30, opted for the brand's Anemone Floral Basket Diamond Wedding Band in 14K white gold and customized it to include natural diamonds and natural sapphires. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025 Our expert reviewer found that the on-ear push button controls were simple to use and enjoyed the option to customize long presses from ANC-transparency mode toggling (the default setting) to summoning voice assistants or volume control. Cierra Cowan, PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025 This standout pendant necklace is customized with her birth flower—a welcome change from the usual monogram—and is perfect for adding to her daily stack. Brie Schwartz, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2025 Digital and customized radio music revenues grew 3% to $1.4 billion in 2024. Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 Mar. 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 25 Mar. 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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