customize

verb

cus·​tom·​ize ˈkə-stə-ˌmīz How to pronounce customize (audio)
customized; customizing
Synonyms of customize

transitive verb

: to build, fit, or alter according to individual specifications
customizable
ˌkə-stə-ˈmī-zə-bəl How to pronounce customize (audio)
adjective
customization
ˌkə-stə-mə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce customize (audio)
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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Nori Robotics The company hopes people will deeply customize their A3s and refine its abilities. — New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026 The party's invitations were customized in the shape of a dog bone. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2026 And Coke has more white-label beverage options on the way, like an energy drink that can be customized by color and flavor. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026 This buffalo chicken soup is ideal for a party because everyone can customize their own bowl. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026 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

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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