customize

verb

cus·​tom·​ize ˈkə-stə-ˌmīz 

customized; customizing

transitive verb

: to build, fit, or alter according to individual specifications

customizable

ˌkə-stə-ˈmī-zə-bəl 

adjective

customization

ˌkə-stə-mə-ˈzā-shən 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite its simple design and one-button operation, the machine lets users customize their coffee, select their preferred pods, and adjust the amount of water used for each brew. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

Our expert reviewer, Tim Gideon, found the on-ear push-button controls simple to use and appreciated the option to customize long presses. — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026

The only difference is that at Fan Fest, patrons can customize their charms and bands. — Zuri Primos june 26, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026

The high-rise fit is comfortable and flattering, and my secret weapon is the cinch adjusters—two adjustable snaps on either side of the waistband—that can help customize the fit to your body. — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for customize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize
• butterflies

Kids Definition

customize

verb

cus·​tom·​ize ˈkəs-tə-ˌmīz 

customized; customizing

: to build, fit, or change to suit a specific customer

a customized van