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made-to-order

adjective

Definition of made-to-order

1 :produced to supply a special or an individual demand :custom-made
2 :ideally suited (as to a particular purpose)
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First Known Use of made-to-order

1902

made-to-order Synonyms

Synonyms
bespoke (also bespoken), custom, customized, custom-tailored, made-to-order, tailored, tailor-made
Antonyms
mass-produced, ready-made
Related Words
particular, special, specialized; custom-built, handcrafted, handmade; made-to-measure

MADE-TO-ORDER Defined for English Language Learners

made-to-order

adjective

Definition of made-to-order for English Language Learners

  • : made to fit the needs or requirements of a particular person

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