individualize
verb
in·di·vid·u·al·ize
ˌin-də-ˈvi-jə-wə-ˌlīz 
-ˈvij-wə-,
-ˈvi-jə-ˌlīz
individualized; individualizing
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
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
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
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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
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individualize
verb
in·di·vid·u·al·ize
ˌin-də-ˈvij-(ə-)wə-līz
-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
noun
-ˌvij-(ə-)wə-lə-ˈzā-shən
-ˌvij-ə-lə-
Medical Definition
individualize
transitive verb
in·di·vid·u·al·ize
ˌin-də-ˈvij-(ə-)wə-ˌlīz, -ˈvij-ə-ˌlīz
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
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