personalize

verb

per·​son·​al·​ize ˈpərs-nə-ˌlīz How to pronounce personalize (audio)
ˈpər-sə-nə-
personalized; personalizing

transitive verb

1
2
: to make personal or individual
specifically : to mark as the property of a particular person
personalized stationery
personalization noun

Examples of personalize in a Sentence

in the character of the good-hearted, virtuous seaman, the author has personalized the concept of perfect innocence
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The learning curve for this AI cover letter generator can be steeper than with simpler tools, but the results are often more personalized. Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 It can also be personalized with the option to add a custom monogram, making this invaluable travel hack a perfect gift for frequent fliers. Sophie Mendel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2025 Ultimately, to address the issues of episodic care, reactivity, generalized treatment, and siloed approach, the healthcare system of the future must be continuous, proactive, personalized, and integrative. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025 The new wands, now on sale, come with the ability to be personalized with a wizard name, lead to exclusive adventures and build House Points, a daily competition among Hogwarts’ wizards. Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for personalize

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1741, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of personalize was circa 1741

Cite this Entry

“Personalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personalize. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

personalize

verb
per·​son·​al·​ize ˈpərs-nə-ˌlīz How to pronounce personalize (audio)
-ᵊn-ə-
personalized; personalizing
1
2
: to make personal
especially : to mark as belonging to a particular person
personalized stationery

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