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individualized

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒəɫaɪzd// in·di·vid·u·al·ized

adj. made or planned specifically for one person rather than for a group. It means something is changed to fit your personal needs or tastes.

adj. tailored to the specific requirements, preferences, or characteristics of a single person. Often used to describe educational or medical plans that reject a one-size-fits-all approach.


SIMPLE

The teacher gives each student an individualized learning plan.

CONTEXTUAL

The clinic provides individualized treatment programs based on each patient's unique genetic profile and lifestyle.

COMPLEX

Modern software allows for highly individualized user experiences, where algorithms adjust the interface and content based on the specific interaction history of each person.

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Usage

Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun; can also follow linking verbs like 'become' or 'remain'.

Pitfall

an individualised of planan individualized planIndividualized is an adjective and should modify the noun directly without a preposition.

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