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Customization

/ˌkʌs.tə.məˈzeɪ.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4120 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The action of modifying something to suit a particular individual or task.

    "The software offers deep customization options for the user interface."
  2. 2

    A feature or alteration designed to fit specific personal preferences.

    "Each vehicle comes with a range of interior customisations."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the verb 'customize' (formed from 'custom', from Old French 'custume' and Latin 'consuetudo', meaning habit or usage), combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ation'. It entered modern technological and commercial lexicon in the mid-20th century to describe the tailoring of goods or services to individual preferences.

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