customize

1 antonym for customize — opposites grouped by meaning.

Verb — To change something so that it suits a particular person, purpose or taste, usually by adjusting settings, features or appearance.

Synonyms by Meaning

1. verb

To change something so that it suits a particular person, purpose or taste, usually by adjusting settings, features or appearance.

“You can customize the dashboard to show only the reports you use.”

personalise tailor adapt modify configure customise

Opposites

standardise

2. verb

To build or alter a product to a buyer's own specification rather than selling it as a standard model.

“The workshop customizes motorbikes for collectors.”

bespoke tailor-make

Antonyms

standardise

How to use customize

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

customize settings fully customizable customize your experience customize the layout

Neutral; extremely common in technology, retail and marketing copy.

Etymology

Formed from custom (in the sense 'made to order') plus the verb-forming suffix -ize.

Full origin of customize →

Frequently asked questions

Is it customize or customise?

Both are correct and mean exactly the same thing. Customize with a z is standard in American English, while customise with an s is the usual form in British and Australian English. Software menus mostly use the American spelling regardless of where you are.

What is the difference between customize and personalize?

Customizing means changing how something is built or configured, often its function as well as its look. Personalizing usually means adding details that identify it as yours, such as your name, photo or preferences, without altering how it works.

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