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Individualize

To give something its own individuality; to characterize or differentiate.

📖 Definitions of "Individualize"

verb
  1. 1

    To give something its own individuality; to characterize or differentiate.

  2. 2

    To modify something to suit an individual; to personalize.

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individualiseverbNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of individualize. [To give something its own individuality; to characterize or differentiate.]
personalizeverbTo adapt something to the needs or tastes of an individual.

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depersonalizeverb(transitive) To remove a sense of personal identity or individual character from something; to anonymize.

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personalizeverbTo adapt something to the needs or tastes of an individual.
individualiseverbNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of individualize. [To give something its own individuality; to characterize or differentiate.]
distinguishverbTo recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.
identifyverb(transitive) To establish the identity of someone or something.
adaptverb(transitive) To fit by alteration; to modify or remodel for a different purpose; to adjust.
customizeverbTo build or alter according to personal preferences or specifications.
adjustverb(transitive) To modify.
tailorverbA person who makes, repairs, or alters clothes professionally, especially suits and men's clothing.
adaptingverb(transitive) To fit by alteration; to modify or remodel for a different purpose; to adjust.
individuateverb(transitive) To make, or cause to appear, individual.
differentiateverb(transitive) To show or be the difference or distinction between things.
particularizeverb(transitive, intransitive) To be specific about (individual instances); to go into detail (about), to specify.
personaliseverbNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of personalize. [To adapt something to the needs or tastes of an individual.]
peculiarizeverb(transitive) To make peculiar; to set apart or assign as an exclusive possession.
characterizeverb(transitive) To be typical of.
tailor-makeverbTo customize or create specifically to meet the requirements of an individual.
peculiariseverbAlternative form of peculiarize. [(transitive) To make peculiar; to set apart or assign as an exclusive possession.]
specificizeverb(transitive, rare) To make specific.
make one's ownverb(transitive) To change or deal with (something) in a way that makes it seem to belong to oneself; to handle or present uniquely.
personizeverb(archaic) To personify.

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