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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All users can now customize project icons and colors.
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Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The dough for these sweet potato biscuits can be customized to include cinnamon, cheese, or even bacon.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Additionally, guests can take a short survey and get a free Bronco hat or bandana, which can be customized with patches.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Sep. 2025
In 2020, for example, Etro brought its signature colorful touch to Milan’s iconic Four Seasons Hotel, customizing the hotel’s sophisticated garden by setting up the world’s first EtroGarden, decorated with sofas, armchairs and cushions covered with the brand’s vibrant paisley fabrics.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
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Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The dough for these sweet potato biscuits can be customized to include cinnamon, cheese, or even bacon.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Additionally, guests can take a short survey and get a free Bronco hat or bandana, which can be customized with patches.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Sep. 2025
In 2020, for example, Etro brought its signature colorful touch to Milan’s iconic Four Seasons Hotel, customizing the hotel’s sophisticated garden by setting up the world’s first EtroGarden, decorated with sofas, armchairs and cushions covered with the brand’s vibrant paisley fabrics.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/customize. Accessed 15 Sep. 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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