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

At the top end of the range sits the Artycapucines line, an annual edition of limited-edition bags customized by prominent artists. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Gen Z is increasingly embracing mixers and toppers to customize meals and add variety. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

And the itinerary can be completely customized to your interests, putting each journey in a league of its own. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

The guitar had already been customized with a second pickguard, leather back pad and Bigsby vibrato. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 18 Sep. 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