customization
gb/kˈʌstəməzˈeɪʃən/ us/kˈʌstəməzˈeɪʃən/
B2
English
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B2
process
1
Adapting something to needs
Changing something so it fits what a person or group wants or needs.
Usage pattern:
customization of [something]; [something] customization; customization for [someone/something]
Common mistake:
Do not confuse customization with custom: customization is the process; custom is often an adjective or noun.
Synonyms
personalization (Often emphasizes adapting something to an individual user, especially online.)
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tailoring (Emphasizes adjusting something carefully for a particular need or audience.)
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adaptation (Broader term for changing something to fit a situation or purpose.)
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modification (Focuses on the change itself, not necessarily on personal preference.)
Antonyms
standardization (Making things uniform instead of individually adapted.)
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uniformity (The state of being the same rather than customized.)
Collocations
product customization
|software customization
|website customization
|app customization
|user customization
|personalization and customization
|allow customization
|offer customization
|level of customization
|customization options
Themes
technology
|business
|design
|commerce
|consumer_products
Examples
- The app allows extensive customization of the home screen.
- Customization is important because different teams use the software in different ways.
- The company offers customization for corporate clients who need special packaging.
Learner examples
- The website allows easy customization.
- Customization lets users choose their own settings.
Noun
C1
entity
2
A customized change or feature
One special change made so something fits what someone wants.
Usage pattern:
a customization; customizations to [something]; [number] customizations
Common mistake:
This countable use is common in plural form: customizations. For the general process, use uncountable customization.
Synonyms
modification (A general change, not always made for a particular user's preferences.)
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adjustment (Usually a smaller or simpler change.)
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tweak (Informal; a small change or improvement.)
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add-on (A feature added to a system, rather than any customized change.)
Antonyms
default setting (The original setting before any user change is made.)
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standard feature (A feature included for everyone, not specially customized.)
Collocations
minor customization
|advanced customizations
|theme customizations
|code customizations
|design customizations
|make a customization
|add customizations
|remove customizations
|save customizations
|customizations to the interface
Themes
technology
|design
|consumer_products
|business
Examples
- The update may overwrite some of your customizations.
- We built three customizations for the client's checkout process.
- Users can export their customizations and import them on another device.
Learner examples
- I lost my customizations after the update.
- The team added a small customization to the menu.
Grammar
Dictionary form
customization
IPA
GB/kˈʌstəməzˈeɪʃən/
US/kˈʌstəməzˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
cus - tom - iz - a - tion (5 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (cus)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: customization
- Plural: customization, customizations
Expressions
mass customization
1/mˈæs kˈʌstəməzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
business
Personalized products at scale
Making many products efficiently while still letting customers choose some details.
Examples
- Online shoe brands use mass customization to let customers choose colors, materials, and sizes.
- Mass customization can increase customer satisfaction without the cost of fully bespoke production.
- The factory's new digital system made mass customization much easier.