individualize
Translation
to individualise, to personalise
Examples
The teacher tries to individualize instruction for students.
The teacher tries to individualise instruction for students.
You can individualize your car with custom accessories.
You can individualise your car with custom accessories.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) individual or distinct Teachers individualize lesson plans.
Similar Words
Synonyms: personalise, customise, tailor; Antonyms: generalise, standardise
Etymology
From 'individual' plus the verb-forming suffix '-ize' (spelled '-ise' in British English), meaning 'to make or become'.
Memory Tips
The '-ize' ending means 'to make'. So, 'to individualize' means 'to make individual' or 'to tailor for an individual'.