customize

verb

cus·​tom·​ize ˈkə-stə-ˌmīz How to pronounce customize (audio)
customized; customizing

transitive verb

: to build, fit, or alter according to individual specifications
customizable adjective
customization 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.
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The product’s approach allows people of any skill level to customize their own AI agents and work through regulatory requirements in fields such as higher education, financial services and health care. Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025 Each character has their own specialized sequences for these moments, and can go a step further once their synergy meter fills, allowing two fighters to do a special team-up that’s also customized to each individual pairing. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025 Sonic highlights 3 music artists' unique drink flavors According to Sonic, the three artists customized their own Coca-Cola beverages. Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025 In practice, this empowers operators across all types of extreme industries to develop unique, continuously evolving workflows customized to address bespoke needs. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for customize

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of customize was in 1920

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“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/customize. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

customize

verb
cus·​tom·​ize ˈkəs-tə-ˌmīz How to pronounce customize (audio)
customized; customizing
: to build, fit, or change to suit a specific customer
a customized van

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