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customized

|cus-tom-ized|

B2

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/ˈkʌstəˌmaɪzd/

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/ˈkʌstəmaɪzd/

(customize)

personal modification

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
customizecustomizescustomizedcustomizedcustomizingcustomizations
Etymology
Etymology Information

'customize' originates from the word 'custom,' which comes from the Latin 'consuetudo,' meaning 'habit' or 'usage.'

Historical Evolution

'custom' evolved into 'customize' in the 20th century to denote the act of making something according to personal specifications.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make according to custom,' but now it means 'to modify to suit individual needs.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

modified or tailored to meet individual specifications or needs.

The company offers customized solutions for each client.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45