individualize

//ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlaɪz//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
Visual representation of individualize

Verb

individualizeInfinitive
individualizePresent tense
individualizedPast tense
individualizedPast participle
individualizingPresent participle
individualizesThird-person singular
1

To make something suitable for or adapted to the needs, characteristics, or preferences of a particular individual.

The teacher tries to individualize the lessons to meet each student's needs.

2

To give something a distinctive or unique character; to make individual or distinct.

She individualized her workspace with personal photos and artwork.

3

To consider or treat someone or something as an individual rather than as part of a group.

Good teachers individualize each student rather than treating the whole class the same.