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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)
  • started the double play on a made-to-order grounder

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First Known Use of made-to-order

1902

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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made-to-order Synonyms

Synonyms

bespoke (also bespoken), custom, custom-made, custom-tailored, customized, tailor-made, tailored;

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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