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 style was customized by Michael himself, with chain link and pins. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026

But customers will also be able to customize some of their favorites with a variety of sauces, including Kentucky BBQ, Buffalo, Ranch, Jalapeño Ranch, Sweet Heat Ranch, and Garlic Parmesan. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

Use the following four-part framework to customize your warm-ups to best meet your needs. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

Created in collaboration with Frers Naval Architecture & Engineering, the 118-footer can be customized to the owner’s tastes. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for customize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize
• butterflies

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