customize
verb
cus·tom·ize
ˈkə-stə-ˌmīz 
customized; customizing
: to build, fit, or alter according to individual specifications
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.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Chopped eggs, mayo, scallions, dill, and salt make up the rest of this salad, but customize to your taste by adding a dash of paprika, cayenne, or pepper.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
The concept has similar execution throughout the Chicago area, but is customized for each location.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
One of the kids had his prosthetic eye customized with the team logo.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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customize
verb
cus·tom·ize
ˈkəs-tə-ˌmīz
customized; customizing
: to build, fit, or change to suit a specific customer
a customized van
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