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

The independent toy store in Lincoln Square is letting families customize their Easter baskets. —Adam Harrington, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026

The 92-inch range resembles a model from the premier French heritage brand La Cornue, but was actually customized made by American manufacturer L’Atelier Paris. —David Caraccio march 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026

However, travelers should proceed with caution here, as these options can’t be customized and can leave gaps in important coverage areas, Morrow warns. —Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026

Fruit smoothies are also the menu and can be customized with whey protein and other add-ins. —Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026

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