individualized 1 of 2

adjective

as in personalized
of, relating to, or belonging to a single person an individualized plan of study for the gifted student in the class

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individualized

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verb

past tense of individualize
as in customized

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Recent Examples of individualized
Adjective
With a single teacher tasked with meeting the needs of an entire classroom, providing individualized attention can be challenging. — Corynn Winston, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 In general, the decision to start a GLP-1 should be part of an individualized plan that is made with a healthcare professional. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 According to Owens, other companies have also begun experimenting with using AI to charge consumers individualized prices based on their personal data, such as their online browsing habits, income level, ZIP code or family structure. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 Women with a history of estrogen-dependent breast cancer require more individualized guidance. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 13 Oct. 2026 But already by her senior year of high school, with an individualized education program in special education classes, Kari struggled as her autism spectrum disorder presented new obstacles in her life, Katie said. — Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026 Along with the extended calendar, Crowley ISD increased instructional time, compensated high-performing teachers and provided more individualized support for students. — Lina Ruiz october 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026 Make an appointment for individualized treatments, from deep tissue massages to facials using the homegrown botanicals and clean, eco-conscious skincare line from Davines Village in Parma, Italy. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Early use cases for individualized agents have included filing forms to have a pothole filled or messy telephone wires cleaned up, though these human response systems aren’t built to handle a massive uptick in requests. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individualized
  1. personalized
  2. customized
  3. personal
  4. differentiated
  5. subjective
Adjective
  • Technogym Checkup supports operators across fitness, health care, hospitality and corporate wellness environments to deliver more personalized and measurable experiences.
    — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The service Service is polished, attentive, and highly personalized.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of personalized
Verb
  • AfterQuery customized the model for Hebbia’s credit agreement analysis.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Microsoft has also added a programmable Action Button to the Xbox Nano controller that can be customized to take screenshots, gameplay capture, and other Xbox shortcuts.
    — Tom Warren, The Verge, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of customized
Adjective
  • One is that with the noise in the tank, the crew will have to use the sort of personal helmet microphones as used by helicopter pilots.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
  • More broadly, the season moved away from formulaic dressing toward a more individual, instinctive approach to style, where contrasting references and personal expression take precedence over a single aesthetic.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of personal
Verb
  • The devices successfully differentiated all 16 possible combinations.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Novo, however, maintains CagriSema is effective and differentiated enough to be commercially viable.
    — Annika Kim Constantino,Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of differentiated
Adjective
  • Ultimately, though, his dismissal was simply a subjective decision in a very subjective business.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
  • What people find calming is highly subjective, Miller says, but most people gravitate toward blues or greens, not white.
    — Steven John, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of subjective

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“Individualized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individualized. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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