customize
7 synonyms and 1 antonyms for customize, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To change something so that it suits a particular person, purpose or taste, usually by adjusting settings, features or appearance.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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.”
Opposites
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.”
How to Use Customize
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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.