individualize

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in·di·vid·u·al·ize | \ ˌin-də-ˈvij-wə-ˌlīz, -ˈvi-jə-wə-

, -ˈvi-jə-ˌlīz \

individualized; individualizing

Definition of individualize

transitive verb

1 : to make individual in character

2 : to adapt to the needs or special circumstances of an individual individualize teaching according to student ability

3 : to treat or notice individually : particularize

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Examples of individualize in a Sentence

The author uses different styles to individualize the characters. Teachers should individualize their lessons to address differences in their students.

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