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

Get the recipe, and read on for our Test Kitchen's best tips for customizing this easy dinner idea. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025

The chain offers the option to customize your own roll with 20 frosting choices or stick with classic vanilla. 1758 Frankfort Ave., ensolouisville.com Ensō is coming back. —Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025

New to McDonald's menu—Buy One, Add One for $1 for breakfast, lunch/dinner Customers will also be able to customize their own deals with the new Buy One, Add One for $1 offer. —Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

The website says the spaces in the gated community could be customized and used for any valuable collections, such as artwork or boats. —John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for customize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• agonize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize

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