individualize
[ in-duh-vij-oo-uh-lahyz ]
verb (used with object),in·di·vid·u·al·ized, in·di·vid·u·al·iz·ing.
to make individual or distinctive; give an individual or distinctive character to.
to mention, indicate, or consider individually; specify; particularize.
Origin of individualize
1First recorded in 1630–40; individual + -ize
- Also especially British, in·di·vid·u·al·ise .
Other words from individualize
- in·di·vid·u·al·i·za·tion, noun
- in·di·vid·u·al·iz·er, noun
- o·ver·in·di·vid·u·al·i·za·tion, noun
- un·in·di·vid·u·al·ized, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for individualize
individualize
individualise
/ (ˌɪndɪˈvɪdjʊəˌlaɪz) /
verb(tr)
to make or mark as individual or distinctive in character
to consider or treat individually; particularize
to make or modify so as to meet the special requirements of a person
Derived forms of individualize
- individualization or individualisation, noun
- individualizer or individualiser, noun
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