personalize

verb

per·​son·​al·​ize ˈpərs-nə-ˌlīz How to pronounce personalize (audio)
ˈpər-sə-nə-
personalized; personalizing

transitive verb

1
2
: to make personal or individual
specifically : to mark as the property of a particular person
personalized stationery
personalization noun

Examples of personalize in a Sentence

in the character of the good-hearted, virtuous seaman, the author has personalized the concept of perfect innocence
Recent Examples on the Web CMOs should have a clear understanding of the needs and preferences of their customers to create messaging that is personalized and relevant to drive better customer engagement and retention. Jonathan Kaufman, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 There may be a general electrical signature for different movements, but each person’s will vary slightly, making the device highly personalized. Catherine Thorbecke, CNN, 28 Feb. 2024 The idea is to personalize the interior within a standard architecture, unlike a bespoke cabin that has to be engineered from scratch—which could add months or even years to the completions process. Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024 Modi has worked diligently to centralize and personalize political power. Ramachandra Guha, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024 The Enquirer's 10 best Cincinnati Reds spring training photos through the first week • Want to personalize a bottle of bourbon? The Enquirer, 20 Feb. 2024 And the drive system is also operated via electronics to deliver personalized, fast, and smooth shifting. Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2024 This approach might require more resources, but my team has reaped dividends from personalizing interactions for each customer. Cathleen Anthony, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024 Street casting, using models over 40, and personalizing hair on the runway are all things that have been done before but in smaller and less impactful ways. Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 14 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1741, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of personalize was circa 1741

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“Personalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personalize. Accessed 15 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

personalize

verb
per·​son·​al·​ize ˈpərs-nə-ˌlīz How to pronounce personalize (audio)
-ᵊn-ə-
personalized; personalizing
1
2
: to make personal
especially : to mark as belonging to a particular person
personalized stationery

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