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

Having a switch with three controls (up, down, push-in) makes navigating menus and customizing information tiresome. —Kevin Purdy, ArsTechnica, 20 Sep. 2025

Exhibitors can instantly send personalized follow-up emails based on booth conversations, then use AI to summarize interactions with dozens of prospects and generate customized next steps for each relationship. —Shawn Pierce, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025

Personal trainers can also customize a workout plan with motivation and support. —Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025

Consider working with a qualified personal trainer to customize your plan and ensure proper form and safety. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for customize

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

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