personalize

[ pur-suh-nl-ahyz ]
/ ˈpɜr sə nlˌaɪz /
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verb (used with object), per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing.

to have marked with one's initials, name, or monogram: to personalize stationery.
to make personal, as by applying a general statement to oneself.
to ascribe personal qualities to; personify.
to design or tailor to meet an individual's specifications, needs, or preferences: a personalized search engine; personalized learning.
Also especially British, per·son·al·ise.

Origin of personalize

First recorded in 1720–30; personal + -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM personalize

per·son·al·i·za·tion, noun un·per·son·al·ized, adjective un·per·son·al·iz·ing, adjective

Words nearby personalize

personality formation, personality inventory, personality profile, personality test, personality type, personalize, personalized medicine, personally, personalty, personate, personhood

Words related to personalization

apotheosis, archetype, cast, collection, comprehension, conformation, embracement, epitome, example, exemplar, expression, exteriorization, externalization, form, formation, incarnation, inclusion, incorporation, integration, manifestation

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British Dictionary definitions for personalization

personalize

personalise

/ (ˈpɜːsənəˌlaɪz) /

verb (tr)

to endow with personal or individual qualities or characteristics
to mark (stationery, clothing, etc) with a person's initials, name, etc
to take (a remark, etc) personally
another word for personify

Derived forms of personalize

personalization or personalisation, noun