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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For example, the interior walls can be customized with wallpaper, while the exterior color can be customized (for an additional cost). Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 6 Oct. 2025 Allwood Timberline Cabin Tiny House Tiny houses are known for, well, being tiny, but the Allwood Timberline house features 483 square feet of room that can be fully customized to your liking. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025 The event reintroduced its exclusive Couture line, a range of special-occasion outfits that can be customized to order. Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025 The engineers and designers created unique spaces, including the sundeck, which has a fire pit, hot tub, and a bar/galley with al-fresco dining that can be customized. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 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 6 Oct. 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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