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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Motorized dampers installed on ductwork can be customized to open or close to control airflow.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Researchers have developed a new iron-on electronic patch that could make wearable technology easier to apply and customize.
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Because the playlist was filled with meaningful songs and the K in the title was clearly capitalized like her first name, Sentell knew the tracks were customized just for her.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
Its objectives are to inspire fans, artists, and event organizers to wear, rewear, or customize outfits, replacing single-use fashion with creative, lasting alternatives.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Researchers have developed a new iron-on electronic patch that could make wearable technology easier to apply and customize.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2025
Because the playlist was filled with meaningful songs and the K in the title was clearly capitalized like her first name, Sentell knew the tracks were customized just for her.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
Its objectives are to inspire fans, artists, and event organizers to wear, rewear, or customize outfits, replacing single-use fashion with creative, lasting alternatives.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 4 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for customize
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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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