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

Baumann Skin Types that end in Ws should be using an anti-aging skincare regimen that is customized to meet the needs of their specific skin type. —Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2024

These platforms offer flexibility, allowing users to learn at their own pace and customize their learning experience to suit their individual goals and interests. —Ebony Flake, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024

The recipe — customized in varying ways by Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and China — has produced the most potent engine the world has ever known for generating economic growth. —Patricia Cohen, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024

They can be customized to suit many different tastes. —Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024

Each of the villas was customized by the buyer, and amenities include indoor/outdoor showers and balconies for gatherings. —The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2024

At the heart of the Q6 Pro, there is an ultra-low-power ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit chip that has 128K of flash memory for customizing or remapping the layout. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024

These fun kitchen gadgets are the key to customizing your sundae. —Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024

But because the tool was highly customized, employees were using the software in a lot of disparate ways. —John Kell, Fortune, 27 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

customize

verb

cus·​tom·​ize ˈkəs-tə-ˌmīz 

customized; customizing

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