customize

verb cus·tom·ize \ˈkəs-tə-ˌmīz\

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

cus·tom·izedcus·tom·iz·ing

Full Definition of CUSTOMIZE

transitive verb

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

— cus·tom·iz·able \ˌkəs-tə-ˈmī-zə-bəl\ adjective

— cus·tom·i·za·tion \-mə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

— cus·tom·iz·er noun

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1923

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