individualize
verb
in·di·vid·u·al·ize
ˌin-də-ˈvi-jə-wə-ˌlīz 
-ˈvij-wə-,
-ˈvi-jə-ˌlīz
individualized; individualizing
1
: to make individual in character
2
: to adapt to the needs or special circumstances of an individual
individualize teaching according to student ability
3
: to treat or notice individually : particularize
Examples of individualize in a Sentence
The author uses different styles to individualize the characters.
Teachers should individualize their lessons to address differences in their students.
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Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 18 July 2025
Both wore red gowns with fabric draping and flowing silhouettes, with each adapting particular details to individualize their matching looks.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
Collaborate with local experts to individualize events.
—Adam Deflorian, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
By using this term, which individualizes extremism, law enforcement officials may also depoliticize their work.
—Alex Hinton, The Conversation, 17 June 2025
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“Individualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/individualize. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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individualize
verb
in·di·vid·u·al·ize
ˌin-də-ˈvij-(ə-)wə-līz
-ˈvij-ə-ˌliz
individualized; individualizing
1
: to make individual in character
2
: to treat or notice individually
3
: to change to fit the needs of an individual
individualization
noun
-ˌvij-(ə-)wə-lə-ˈzā-shən
-ˌvij-ə-lə-
Medical Definition
individualize
transitive verb
in·di·vid·u·al·ize
ˌin-də-ˈvij-(ə-)wə-ˌlīz, -ˈvij-ə-ˌlīz
variants
or British individualise
individualized or British individualised; individualizing or British individualising
: to adapt to the needs or special circumstances of an individual
individualize dosage for the most beneficial effect
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