personalize

verb

per·​son·​al·​ize ˈpərs-nə-ˌlīz How to pronounce personalize (audio)
ˈpər-sə-nə-
personalized; personalizing

transitive verb

1
2
: to make personal or individual
specifically : to mark as the property of a particular person
personalized stationery
personalization noun

Example Sentences

in the character of the good-hearted, virtuous seaman, the author has personalized the concept of perfect innocence
Recent Examples on the Web As a result, empathy divides appear between data, insights, and the ability to personalize engagement across the customer journey. Brian Solis, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023 If the past 15 years of the internet have been defined by algorithmic feeds that curate and recommend content, the next 15 years will be defined by AI and data helping create, personalize, and animate the content itself. Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 27 Jan. 2023 If the past 15 years of the internet have been defined by algorithmic feeds that curate and recommend content, the next 15 years will be defined by AI and data helping create, personalize, and animate the content itself. James Vincent, The Verge, 26 Jan. 2023 This information helps websites function and helps tech companies personalize ads. Jennifer Gollan, ProPublica, 18 Jan. 2023 For this year's observance, the 38th since its federal recognition in 1986, a descendant of King hopes to spur progress by helping more Americans personalize the ongoing struggle for racial equity and harmony. CBS News, 14 Jan. 2023 In the push to personalize our social media feeds, many of us have boxed ourselves into ways of thinking that are intolerant of dissent. Lisa Ling, CNN, 26 Nov. 2022 Many couples appreciate the design options in two-stone rings, as well as the ability to personalize them. Allison Duncan, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2022 Buyers can personalize their Cooper Electric with different wheels, two-tone exterior color schemes, racing stripes, and interior trim. Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 2 Mar. 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1741, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of personalize was circa 1741

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“Personalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personalize. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.

Kids Definition

personalize

verb
per·​son·​al·​ize ˈpərs-nə-ˌlīz How to pronounce personalize (audio)
-ᵊn-ə-
personalized; personalizing
1
2
: to make personal
especially : to mark as belonging to a particular person
personalized stationery

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