customize

CEFRB1

/ˈkʌs.tə.maɪ̯z/

verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To change something to suit a particular person or purpose.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To build or alter according to personal preferences or specifications.

Examples

  • Can you customize the settings on your computer?

  • You can customize your couscous.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈkas.tə.maɪ̯z/
  • /ˈkas.tə.mɑɪ̯z/

Deep Dive

More examples

In context

  • Can I customize it?

  • High-priced lattes and customized drinks helped lift the coffee chain’s US sales in the quarter ending on October 1, the company said Thursday.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

You can blank your computer's settings to fit your preferences.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

verb

From custom + -ize. First attested in 1934 in American English.