Humanizing: meaning, definitions and examples

Use this when referring to the act of making something more relatable or emotionally accessible, particularly in reference to abstract concepts, robots, or inhumane environments.

• The documentary did a great job humanizing the struggles of refugees.
• Adding a human voice to the machine's responses helped in humanizing the AI.

Use in situations where you are tailoring something to someone’s personal needs, tastes, or characteristics, often related to gifts or experiences.

• He personalized the gift by engraving her name on it.
• The website personalizes content based on user behavior.

This word is best used when talking about modifying or adapting something to meet individual specific needs or preferences.

• She spent hours customizing her car with unique paint and accessories.
• The software allows users to customize the interface to their liking.

This word is most appropriate when referring to the adjustment or modification of both physical items (like clothing) and more abstract plans or services to better fit specific requirements.

• The suit needed some tailoring to fit him perfectly.
• We are tailoring our marketing strategy to better reach our target audience.