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individualize

 

[ ɪnˈdɪvɪdʒʊəˌlaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

personalize

To make something specific or unique to a particular individual, customizing according to their preferences or needs.

Synonyms

customize, personalize, tailor

Examples of usage

  • Companies often individualize their products to cater to the diverse needs of their customers.
  • She decided to individualize her workspace by adding personal photos and decorations.
  • We should individualize our approach to each student to ensure they receive personalized attention.
Context #2 | Verb

make distinctive

To distinguish or make something stand out by giving it unique characteristics that set it apart from others.

Synonyms

characterize, differentiate, distinguish

Examples of usage

  • The artist wanted to individualize her paintings by using a unique color palette.
  • Adding a signature touch can individualize your creations and make them easily recognizable.
  • He hoped to individualize his performance by incorporating innovative techniques.

Translations

Translations of the word "individualize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 individualizar

🇮🇳 व्यक्तिगत बनाना

🇩🇪 individualisieren

🇮🇩 mengindividualisasikan

🇺🇦 індивідуалізувати

🇵🇱 indywidualizować

🇯🇵 個別化する

🇫🇷 individualiser

🇪🇸 individualizar

🇹🇷 bireyselleştirmek

🇰🇷 개별화하다

🇸🇦 تخصيص

🇨🇿 individualizovat

🇸🇰 individualizovať

🇨🇳 个性化

🇸🇮 individualizirati

🇮🇸 einstaklingsmiða

🇰🇿 дербестендіру

🇬🇪 ინდივიდუალიზაცია

🇦🇿 fərdiləşdirmək

🇲🇽 individualizar

Etymology

The word 'individualize' originated from the Latin word 'individuus', meaning indivisible or undivided. Over time, it evolved to represent the act of making something specific or unique to an individual. The concept of individualization has been prominent in various fields, from psychology to marketing, emphasizing the importance of personalization and customization.

See also: individualism, individualist, individuality, individualization, individualizer, individualizing, individually, individuals.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,510 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.