individualize
verb
in·di·vid·u·al·ize
ˌin-də-ˈvi-jə-wə-ˌlīz 
-ˈvij-wə-,
-ˈvi-jə-ˌlīz
individualized; individualizing
1
: to make individual in character
2
: to adapt to the needs or special circumstances of an individual
individualize teaching according to student ability
3
: to treat or notice individually : particularize
Examples of individualize in a Sentence
The author uses different styles to individualize the characters.
Teachers should individualize their lessons to address differences in their students.
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Chad Jennings, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
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Chad Jennings, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
They’re typically set in their routines and every goalie’s routine is different, leaving it up to Tallas to individualize plans for each of his netminders in order to maximize their production.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
There is a deep respect for the brand’s heritage throughout the collection, but also an unmistakable drive to modernize, internationalize, and individualize the designs for today’s and tomorrow’s audience.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Each student’s goal is individualized to them for literacy and math, Deputy Superintendent Nicole DeWitt said after the meeting.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
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“Individualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/individualize. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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individualize
verb
in·di·vid·u·al·ize
ˌin-də-ˈvij-(ə-)wə-līz
-ˈvij-ə-ˌliz
individualized; individualizing
1
: to make individual in character
2
: to treat or notice individually
3
: to change to fit the needs of an individual
individualization
noun
-ˌvij-(ə-)wə-lə-ˈzā-shən
-ˌvij-ə-lə-
Medical Definition
individualize
transitive verb
in·di·vid·u·al·ize
ˌin-də-ˈvij-(ə-)wə-ˌlīz, -ˈvij-ə-ˌlīz
variants
or British individualise
individualized or British individualised; individualizing or British individualising
: to adapt to the needs or special circumstances of an individual
individualize dosage for the most beneficial effect
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