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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For example, e-commerce platforms use past purchase behavior to suggest relevant products, while SaaS companies customize dashboards based on user roles. Abdo Riani, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 Collaborating with locals and governments alike, Kong uses AI to customize proactive tools that can improve public health and care access in communities like Shiy. Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025 Tap the panel to open a screen with a dial for setting the target temperature and tabs at the top for customizing presets and enabling vacation mode. PCMAG, 21 Feb. 2025 Hims & Hers sells a cheaper version of the GLP-1 drug by combining ingredients to customize treatments, but compounding pharmacies are only allowed to sell brand-name medication during a shortage. Pia Singh, CNBC, 21 Feb. 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 3 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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