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customization

customization

14 3.9
Changing something so it suits a person's needs or tastes
  • noun
  • /ˌkʌstəmaɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • US
translation icon : personalización
  • The software includes many features for customization to make it easier for users to personalize their experience.
  • mass customization
  • device customization
  • degree of customization

So giving just a massive, massive amount of customization is is absolutely critical.

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Examples

  • We're looking forward to opening more of these throughout the show, Intel says, and this should prove that it is allowing its partners more customization and freedom.

  • Warren and Associates is a CPA firm that offers accounting software consulting, software customization, training, and other services.

    Academic text (2004)
  • So giving just a massive, massive amount of customization is is absolutely critical.

  • So here for me, I care the most about customization and features.

  • It's super quick and those customization settings are nice too.

  • We do like customization for sports teams like colleges and high schools across the US.

  • So let's go back to the clean install and look at customization options.

  • The marketing department can offer information about the range of potential customizations that would be of value to potential customers.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Successful learning depends on customization, and scaffolding is essential to making it work for each child.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Script languages are available and provide opportunities for greater customization of menus and applications.

    Academic text (1998)

Synonyms

modification
vscustomization
137 3.9

Changing something to make it better or more suitable

focuses specifically on fitting individual needs and preferences
adjustment
vscustomization
133 2.9

A small change that makes something fit or work better

involves larger or deliberate changes to meet individual needs
alteration
vscustomization
102 3.3

A change made to something

is aimed specifically at adapting things for individual needs or preferences
personalization
vscustomization
  • US
8 4.2

Making something special for one person based on their needs or interests

is the general process of adapting things for individual preferences
fitting
vscustomization
5 3.7

The act of changing something so it becomes suitable

focuses on matching personal tastes or specific requirements
individualization
vscustomization
1 7.0

Making something fit one person's needs

is a more general act changing things to fit individual needs
tailoring
vscustomization
  • Jargon
1 4.7

Changing online content to fit each person's interests

is broader, applying to any change for individual needs

Antonyms

Making things follow the same rules so they match

How Personalized

tailoring
  • Jargon
1 4.7
personalization
  • US
8 4.2
customization
  • US
14 3.9
adaptation
64 3.7

Surface Forms

customization singular

Morphology

customization = customize (transparent) = custom + ize + ation

A regular derivation: 'customize' + '-ation' produces a noun meaning 'the act or process of customizing', directly predictable by learners.

Etymology

Customization starts with custom, which means 'usual way' or 'habit', and adds -ize 'to make' and -ation 'the act'. So customization is the act of making something your usual way, changing it to fit your needs or tastes.