personalize

American  

[pur-suh-nl-ahyz] / ˈpɜr sə nlˌaɪz /

especially British, personalise

verb (used with object)

personalized, personalizing

1. to have marked with one's initials, name, or monogram.

   to personalize stationery.

2. to make personal, as by applying a general statement to oneself.

3. to ascribe personal qualities to; personify.

4. to design or tailor to meet an individual's specifications, needs, or preferences.

   a personalized search engine;

   personalized learning.

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personalize British  

/ ˈpɜːsənəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to endow with personal or individual qualities or characteristics

2. to mark (stationery, clothing, etc) with a person's initials, name, etc

3. to take (a remark, etc) personally

4. another word for personify

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Other Word Forms

• personalization noun
• unpersonalized adjective
• unpersonalizing adjective

Etymology

Origin of personalize

First recorded in 1720–30; personal + -ize

Example Sentences

The two companies plan to work together to provide more personalized content, including on seat-back screens.

From The Wall Street Journal

This could open the door to more personalized physical activity recommendations based on an individual's specific health risks.

From Science Daily

Apple is expected to discuss integration with Gemini regarding how Google will power its model with Apple’s AI services including a personalized Siri, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gaining a better understanding of how these drugs are stored and distributed inside cells could lead to more personalized treatment strategies, improving effectiveness while reducing resistance and relapse.

From Science Daily

While researchers have not yet determined exactly how this immune cell state contributes to the condition, it opens the door to future studies focused on genetic risk factors and personalized treatment approaches.

From Science Daily

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