Personalize: meaning, definitions and examples

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personalize

 

[ ˈpɜː(r)sənəlaɪz ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

communication

To design or tailor something to meet an individual's specific needs or preferences.

Synonyms

customize, individualize, tailor

Examples of usage

  • She personalized the gift by adding his initials to it.
  • The company personalized the user experience by allowing customers to customize their profiles.
Context #2 | Verb

marketing

To make something more appealing or relevant to a specific person or group.

Synonyms

customize, tailor, target

Examples of usage

  • The advertisement was personalized to target young adults.
  • The email campaign was successful because it was personalized to each recipient.
Context #3 | Noun

psychology

The process of internalizing and integrating personal values and beliefs into one's identity.

Synonyms

integration, internalization, self-awareness

Examples of usage

  • His journey of personalization led to a deeper understanding of himself.
  • Personalization is a crucial aspect of forming a strong sense of self.

Translations

Translations of the word "personalize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 personalizar

🇮🇳 व्यक्तिगत बनाना

🇩🇪 personalisieren

🇮🇩 mempersonalisasikan

🇺🇦 персоналізувати

🇵🇱 spersonalizować

🇯🇵 個人化する

🇫🇷 personnaliser

🇪🇸 personalizar

🇹🇷 kişiselleştirmek

🇰🇷 개인화하다

🇸🇦 تخصيص

🇨🇿 personalizovat

🇸🇰 personalizovať

🇨🇳 个性化

🇸🇮 personalizirati

🇮🇸 sérsníða

🇰🇿 жекешелендіру

🇬🇪 პერსონალიზაცია

🇦🇿 şəxsiləşdirmək

🇲🇽 personalizar

Word origin

The word 'personalize' originated from the combination of 'personal' and the suffix '-ize', which means 'to make' or 'to become'. The concept of personalization has become increasingly important in modern society, especially in the realms of marketing, technology, and psychology. By tailoring experiences, products, and services to individual preferences, personalization aims to create more meaningful and relevant interactions. This word reflects the value placed on individuality and customization in today's world.

See also: impersonal, personalization, personalized, personalizing.