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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This requires you to fill a bag with a different activity or item customized to each kid — such as a new book, fidget toy, fun pen, movie or any random toy — and revealing one bag per hour to keep the trip exciting.
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Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 21 Dec. 2025
Choose the type of wall paneling and flooring, and customize the wall decor to create a home that looks straight out of your Pinterest board dreams.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
Tips for Making Sugar Cookie Bars This recipe is pretty perfect on its own, but here are a few tips for customizing it to fit your tastes.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025
The 373-piece set features an assortment of blooms, including Billy buttons, bluebells, a tulip, and a peony, which can be assembled and then customized into a beautiful bouquet.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
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Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 21 Dec. 2025
Choose the type of wall paneling and flooring, and customize the wall decor to create a home that looks straight out of your Pinterest board dreams.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
Tips for Making Sugar Cookie Bars This recipe is pretty perfect on its own, but here are a few tips for customizing it to fit your tastes.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025
The 373-piece set features an assortment of blooms, including Billy buttons, bluebells, a tulip, and a peony, which can be assembled and then customized into a beautiful bouquet.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
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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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