per·son·al·ize

[pur-suh-nl-ahyz]
verb (used with object), per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing.
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.
Also, especially British, per·son·al·ise.


Origin:
1720–30; personal + -ize

per·son·al·i·za·tion, noun
un·per·son·al·ized, adjective
un·per·son·al·iz·ing, adjective
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personalize or personalise (ˈpɜːsənəˌlaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
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
 
personalise or personalise
 
vb
 
personali'zation or personalise
 
n
 
personali'sation or personalise
 
n

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Example sentences
Personalize your online experience to stay up-to-date on news, events and other
  information you care about career.
Opportunities to personalize include a choice of three contrasting roof colors.
Let us maintain respect for each other and not be so quick to personalize the
  debate.
Connected teaching offers a vast array of opportunities to personalize learning.
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