customize

verb

cus·​tom·​ize ˈkə-stə-ˌmīz How to pronounce customize (audio)
customized; customizing
Synonyms of customize

transitive verb

: to build, fit, or alter according to individual specifications
customizable
ˌkə-stə-ˈmī-zə-bəl How to pronounce customize (audio)
adjective
customization
ˌkə-stə-mə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce customize (audio)
noun
customizer noun

Examples of customize in a Sentence

The telephone company has offered to customize a plan for our business. The program can be customized to serve different purposes.
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Introduced earlier this year at Roger Vivier’s new flagship at 20 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris, Atelier Vivier allows clients to customize the house’s signature shoes and handbags. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 There are five riding modes, shaping up as three preset modes and two that can be customized to your preferences. — New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026 Operators could customize the power block for local industrial demands before nuclear fuel arrives. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026 Another rule would bar companies from using artificial intelligence to customize bonuses or wagers. — Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for customize

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of customize was in 1920

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“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/customize. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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customize

verb
cus·​tom·​ize ˈkəs-tə-ˌmīz How to pronounce customize (audio)
customized; customizing
: to build, fit, or change to suit a specific customer
a customized van

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