customize
verb
cus·tom·ize
ˈkə-stə-ˌmīz 
customized; customizing
: to build, fit, or alter according to individual specifications
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Cybercriminals and nation-states now use AI to generate convincing phishing emails, create deepfakes for elaborate scams, discover vulnerabilities, and customize attacks based on individuals' online behavior.
—
Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Sponsorships start at $150 and can be customized as needed.
—Kimberly Dishongh, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
On the first floor, gamers can customize their own Nintendo Switch OLED, picking out the color of their dock, Joy-Cons and straps, using a kiosk.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
The islands’ many resorts, especially in Providenciales (aka Provo), are very well-suited to families, with water sports, kids programming and entertainment included in stays; there are also luxury villas that can be customized to meet a large group’s needs.
—Kathryn Romeyn, AFAR Media, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for customize
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Sponsorships start at $150 and can be customized as needed.
—Kimberly Dishongh, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
On the first floor, gamers can customize their own Nintendo Switch OLED, picking out the color of their dock, Joy-Cons and straps, using a kiosk.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
The islands’ many resorts, especially in Providenciales (aka Provo), are very well-suited to families, with water sports, kids programming and entertainment included in stays; there are also luxury villas that can be customized to meet a large group’s needs.
—Kathryn Romeyn, AFAR Media, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for customize
Cite this Entry
“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/customize. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
customize
verb
cus·tom·ize
ˈkəs-tə-ˌmīz
customized; customizing
: to build, fit, or change to suit a specific customer
a customized van
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share