verb (used with object), per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing.
- to have marked with one’s initials, name, or monogram: to personalize stationery.
- to make personal, as by applying a general statement to oneself.
- to ascribe personal qualities to; personify.
- to design or tailor to meet an individual’s specifications, needs, or preferences: a personalized search engine; personalized learning.
verb (tr)
- to endow with personal or individual qualities or characteristics
- to mark (stationery, clothing, etc) with a person’s initials, name, etc
- to take (a remark, etc) personally
- another word for personify
v.1747, from personal + -ize. Related: Personalized; personalizing.