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

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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individualization

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Examples of individualize in a Sentence

  1. The author uses different styles to individualize the characters.

  2. Teachers should individualize their lessons to address differences in their students.

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INDIVIDUALIZE Defined for English Language Learners

individualize

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Definition of individualize for English Language Learners

  • : to make (something) different from other things

  • : to change (something) so that it fits each person's needs

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individualize

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transitive verb in·di·vid·u·al·ize \ ˌin-də-ˈvij-(ə-)wə-ˌlīz, -ˈvij-ə-ˌlīz \
variants: or British individualise

medical Definition of individualize

individualized or British individualised; individualizing or British individualising
:to adapt to the needs or special circumstances of an individual
  • individualize dosage for the most beneficial effect
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individualization

or British individualisation play \-ˌvij-(ə-)wə-lə-ˈzā-shən, -ˌvij-ə-lə-\ noun

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