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 While 44 is not currently used by the German men’s or women’s teams, official uniform supplier Adidas allowed customers to personalize the jerseys with a number, from 00 to 99, and a name up to 10 letters long. Oscar Holland, CNN, 2 Apr. 2024 For a unique gift, look for something that can be personalized. Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024 From there, our system gives educators drop-down menus to personalize a report for a student. Stephen Wunker, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 Regent Experiences Guests have access to a Regent Experience Agent who personalizes each stay — and is available anytime. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2024 The service was professional and personalized, with some flexibility thanks to the low guest head count. Daniel Ross, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024 The next step is delving into the contents of the talk, carefully personalized to address the needs of specific audiences. Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024 The app also supplies a regular stream of pro-Biden content and messages that volunteers can personalize and text directly to their friends. Tamara Keith, NPR, 24 Mar. 2024 Over the past couple of years, interiors have transitioned from stark, minimalist, and modern to cozy, inviting, and personalized. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 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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Cite this Entry

“Personalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personalize. Accessed 16 Apr. 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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