Meaning of customization in English

customization

noun [ U ]

(UK usually customisation)

/ˌkʌs.tə.məˈzeɪ.ʃən/ uk

/ˌkʌs.tə.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

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the action of making or changing something according to the buyer's or user's needs:

The website allows users some customization.

Clothing makers see mass customization as a promising way to reduce waste.

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customize

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This structure allows greater flexibility and customization.
product customization
The system allows customization to an individual's needs.

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(Definition of customization from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Examples of customization

customization

Make 5e a game with options, feats, and customization?

From CNN

This theme of customization extends to the realm of accessorising.

From The Verge

The mass customization business paradigm allows the customer to order exactly what they want -- a manufacturer produces nothing until it has a confirmed order.

From Fast Company

There's now a "recent" section, and some third-party faces allow for a limited amount of customization right from the watch.

From Ars Technica

We accomplished all of this with no loss of functionality or customization -- we simply streamlined the existing experience.

From Ars Technica

His pioneering work in the field of car customization also made him an influential figure for car clubs and hot rod enthusiasts.

From Los Angeles Times

Processor customization is the most complicated part of this new server world.

From Wired

Even the customization options are weak this time around.

From Business Insider

That sort of behavior requires careful hardware/software integration, but for the most part, extreme customization like that is pretty rare.

From Ars Technica

Of course, product customization, online or not, wasn't even close to new.

From Ars Technica

Higher levels of airline-seat customization add to the pressure.

From The Seattle Times

Mass customization also attracts a highly desirable consumer.

From VentureBeat

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