Definition of individualize
individualized
;individualizing
transitive verb
1 : to make individual in character
2 : to treat or notice individually : particularize
3 : to adapt to the needs or special circumstances of an individual individualize teaching according to student ability
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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.
Recent Examples of individualize from the Web
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One program in the Netherlands, called Tackling Teenage Training, individualizes sex education for young people with autism.
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Bispecific antibodies are an alternative to cell therapy, one that does not require individualizing treatment for each patient.
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First Known Use of individualize
1637
INDIVIDUALIZE Defined for English Language Learners
individualize
playDefinition of individualize for English Language Learners
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: to make (something) different from other things
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: to change (something) so that it fits each person's needs
Medical Dictionary
individualize
playindividualise
Medical Definition of individualize
individualized
or Britishindividualised
;individualizing
or Britishindividualising
: to adapt to the needs or special circumstances of an individual individualize dosage for the most beneficial effect
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