customized — modified or built according to individual requirements
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: modified or built according to individual requirements
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʌstəmaɪzd/
Example Sentences
- My mom got me a customized birthday cake with my pet hamster's face on it.
- The company offers customized training programs for each employee.
- He drives a customized car with neon lights and a sound system that can wake up the entire neighborhood.
customized
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkʌstəmaɪzd/]
modified or built according to individual requirements
a skilled mechanic puts the finishing touches on a sports car with unique modifications. The car features special racing stripes, custom wheels, and a personalized hood design that matches the owner's preferences. The car owner stands beside the mechanic, pointing excitedly at specific details they requested. Before the modifications, the car was plain and standard, but now it reflects the owner's individual style completely. Other mechanics work on different vehicles in the background, each car getting unique treatments. a product being modified and built according to individual requirements
She was surprised by how customized it was, then realized it was perfect!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from the Middle French 'costume' and Latin 'consuetudo', meaning 'habit' or 'common practice'. The word evolved to denote something made according to individual preferences or requirements, combining the notion of established practice with personalized modification.
Breakdown
custom (habit, practice) + -ize (to make, to cause to become) + -ed (past participle), literally 'made into a custom' or 'adapted to personal specifications'.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My mom got me a customized birthday cake with my pet hamster's face on it.”
“The company offers customized training programs for each employee.”
“He drives a customized car with neon lights and a sound system that can wake up the entire neighborhood.”
“We provide customized solutions to meet your specific business needs.”
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