Synonyms

customize

American

[kuhs-tuh-mahyz] / ˈkʌs təˌmaɪz /

especially British, customise

verb (used with object)

customized, customizing

to modify or build according to individual or personal specifications or preference.

to customize an automobile.

customize British

/ ˈkʌstəˌmaɪz /

verb

(tr) to modify (something) according to a customer's individual requirements

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Other Word Forms

customizable adjective
customization noun
customizer noun
noncustomized adjective
semicustomized adjective

Etymology

Origin of customize

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35; custom + -ize

Example Sentences

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In organic synthesis, metal based photocatalysts are especially valuable because they are durable and can be customized.

From Science Daily

Enterprise customers that require specialized capabilities can build their own, customized gen-AI models through Amazon’s Nova Forge product rather than pay for premium versions of ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini, Amazon says.

From The Wall Street Journal

What fuels returns for institutions — long holding periods, customized deal structures and complex valuation methods — doesn’t necessarily translate for retail investors.

From MarketWatch

“Businesses will be able to build and customize agents on the Intuit platform to support compliant workflows, regardless of their technical expertise,” the companies said in a release.

From MarketWatch

A more taste-specific or customized home could take a lot longer to sell.

From MarketWatch

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