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

Dunkin’ Prom, which funds alternative proms for teens who may have missed theirs for medical reasons and lastly, grants to customize hospital spaces to create joy. — Zuri Primos june 29, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026

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

However, in general, private trips tend to be more expensive simply because people who customize often add more things in, and with a smaller group the price per person usually goes up. — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

The recipe is versatile, allowing substitutions like mezcal, vodka, or spirit-free alternatives, and can be customized. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 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