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customization — the action of modifying something to suit particular individual requirements

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the action of modifying something to suit particular individual requirements

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkʌstəmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Example Sentences

  • The restaurant offers pizza customization with over 50 different toppings.
  • My grandmother's car customization includes fuzzy dice and leopard print seat covers.
  • The company's success lies in its ability to offer mass customization at affordable prices.

customization

NOUN

[/ˌkʌstəmaɪˈzeɪʃən/]

the action of modifying something to suit particular individual requirements

the action of modifying something to suit particular individual requirements
💡 Concept

the action of modifying something to suit particular individual requirements

Through customization comes civilization's realization!
🎵 Rhyme

Through customization comes civilization's realization!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌkʌstəmaɪˈzeɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌkʌstəmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootcustom
Suffix--ization

Origin

The word derives from Latin 'consuetudo' (habit, custom), which evolved into the English noun 'custom'. The suffix '-ize' was added to create a verb form meaning 'to make according to one's habits or preferences', and further combined with '-tion' to form the noun denoting the action or result of adapting something to individual tastes or requirements.

Breakdown

custom (from Latin consuetudo, habit) + -ize (verb-forming suffix, to make or cause) + -ation (noun-forming suffix, act or process).

🎵Rhyme

organization
civilization
realization

🔗Collocations

product customization
allow customization
full customization
customization options
user customization
mass customization
software customization

📝Examples

“The restaurant offers pizza customization with over 50 different toppings.”

😄 Fun example

“My grandmother's car customization includes fuzzy dice and leopard print seat covers.”

“The company's success lies in its ability to offer mass customization at affordable prices.”

😄 Fun example

“His room customization went too far when he installed a mini waterfall next to his bed.”

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