Customize Meaning

/ˈkʌs.tə.maɪ̯z/
B1

Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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verbTo build or alter according to personal preferences or specifications.

You can customize your couscous.
Can I customize it?
Can you customize the settings on your computer?
CEFR Practice Quiz
You can ____ your computer's settings to fit your preferences.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
You can ____ your couscous.

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

"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." — 2023 November 2, Danielle Wiener-Bronner, “Starbucks is leaning into its sugary concoctions to boost the business”, in CNN Business:

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CEFR Practice Quiz
You can ____ your computer's settings to fit your preferences.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
You can ____ your couscous.

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