1 customizable | Definition of customizable

customize

verb
cus·​tom·​ize | \ ˈkə-stə-ˌmÄ«z How to pronounce customize (audio) \
customized; customizing

Definition of customize

transitive verb

: to build, fit, or alter according to individual specifications

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Other Words from customize

customizable \ ˌkə-​stə-​ˈmÄ«-​zə-​bəl How to pronounce customizable (audio) \ adjective
customization \ ˌkə-​stə-​mə-​ˈzā-​shən How to pronounce customization (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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The water reservoir checks in at 1.5 liters and riders can customize the fit. Amanda Loudin, NBC News, "Exercise outdoors? These water bottles and hydration systems will go the distance," 31 July 2019 These businesses have the freedom to customize their plans, covering services that aren’t part of a standard insurance package. STAT, "Employers are steering workers toward a controversial stem cell therapy," 20 June 2019 And because the farm is temperature-controlled and protected from the elements, AeroFarms growing techniques can be highly customized. Alicia Dunn, Fortune, "Speeding the Journey from Startup to ‘Change the World’ Company," 20 Aug. 2019 But each of the two items offered can be customized to the diner's exact specifications. Lauren Saria, azcentral, "Why you need to try Mesa's build-your-own ramen restaurant — before it's gone," 29 July 2019 Each is customized for the patient, engineered from the patient’s own T cells. Charles Graeber, WIRED, "How Scientists Built a ‘Living Drug’ to Beat Cancer," 25 July 2019 The San Diego Public Library has customized its library cards this week to attract a specific crowd. Lauryn Schroeder, San Diego Union-Tribune, "San Diego Public Library offering Comic-Con library cards," 17 July 2019 Over on the Westside in Santa Monica at Beauty Park (a favorite with Hollywood stars including Jenna Dewan, Lea Michele and Lisa Rinna) the Derriùre Do-Over Treatment (starting at $125) can also be customized to the individual. Rachel Marlowe, The Hollywood Reporter, "Is the Butt Facial the Must-Have Beauty Treatment of the Summer?," 16 July 2019 The juices can also be customized with your choice of house spirit. Leeanne Griffin, courant.com, "Shell & Bones: Unique summer cocktails, with or without booze, but always with a spectacular view," 12 July 2019

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First Known Use of customize

1920, in the meaning defined above

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customize

verb

English Language Learners Definition of customize

: to change (something) in order to fit the needs or requirements of a person, business, etc.

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