customised vs customized

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phrase

   A comparison of two spellings of the same word: British 'customised' and American 'customized'.

   Grammar: Both forms are past participles of the verb 'customise/customize' and are used the same way.

   Patterns

   • customised vs customized
   • customised or customized

   The article explains the difference between customised vs customized.

   In a British report, write 'customised'; in an American one, write 'customized'.

   Learners often search for customised vs customized to check which spelling to use.

2. 2adjectivenot comparable

   Made or changed to suit a particular person or purpose.

   Grammar: British spelling: customised; American spelling: customized.

   Patterns

   • customised/customized for someone
   • customised/customized to something

   The software can be customized to meet each client's needs.

   She bought a customised phone case with her initials on it.

   The training program is customized for new employees.

Common combinations

customised/customized for

The course is customized for beginners.

customised/customized to

The app can be customised to your preferences.

highly customised/customized

They sell highly customized furniture.

customised/customized product

Customized products often cost more.

Synonyms and how they differ

tailored

Tailored often suggests careful adjustment to a person's needs, especially in services, while customized can simply mean changed from a standard version.

personalized

Personalized usually means marked with someone's name or details, which is narrower than customized.

Opposites

Word family

customize verb

To change something so it suits a particular person or use.

customization noun

The act of changing something to suit a person or purpose.

Commonly confused: customised vs customized or custom?

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