individualize

verb

in·​di·​vid·​u·​al·​ize ˌin-də-ˈvi-jə-wə-ˌlīz 

-ˈvij-wə-, 

-ˈvi-jə-ˌlīz

individualized; individualizing

transitive verb

1

: to make individual in character

an author individualizing the main characters

2

: to adapt to the needs or special circumstances of an individual

individualize teaching according to student ability

3

: to treat or notice individually : particularize

individualization

ˌin-də-ˌvi-jə-wə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

-ˌvij-wə-, 

-ˌvi-jə-lə-

noun

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 on the Web

The right treatment plan for type 2 diabetes is individualized to the patient and often requires a team of healthcare professionals, Gudzune says. — Ricardo Correa, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Oct. 2026

That’s another reason a pain plan should be individualized rather than borrowed from whatever worked for your spouse, your neighbor or someone on TikTok. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Oct. 2026

Susanna hung to a strap in the crowded car, and critically surveyed the seated crowd spreading just below, from which no one had separated and individualized himself by giving her a seat. — Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026

The tutoring center’s lessons are all individualized, said Bruce Tanner, the center’s spokesperson. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1637, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

individualize

verb

in·​di·​vid·​u·​al·​ize ˌin-də-ˈvij-(ə-)wə-līz 

-ˈvij-ə-ˌliz

individualized; individualizing

1

: to make individual in character

2

: to treat or notice individually

3

: to change to fit the needs of an individual

individualization

-ˌvij-(ə-)wə-lə-ˈzā-shən, 

-ˌvij-ə-lə-

noun

Medical Definition

individualize

transitive verb

in·​di·​vid·​u·​al·​ize ˌin-də-ˈvij-(ə-)wə-ˌlīz, -ˈvij-ə-ˌlīz 

variants or British individualise

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

individualization noun

or British individualisation

-ˌvij-(ə-)wə-lə-ˈzā-shən, -ˌvij-ə-lə-