Definition

Verb: 1. To make something personal or more personal: To design, modify, or adapt something to suit an individual's specific needs, preferences, or characteristics, thereby making it feel unique to them. 2. To mark something as belonging to a particular person: To put a person's name, initials, or other identifying mark on an item.

Usage

The verb "personalise" (also spelled "personalize") is used to describe the action of customizing a general item or service for an individual. It often implies adding a special touch that makes the recipient feel recognized as an individual.

Examples

• Verb:
  • You can personalise the gift by having their name engraved on it.
  • The company uses data to personalise its marketing emails for each customer.
  • She personalised her new laptop with a colourful sticker.

Advanced Usage

• "to personalise something to someone/something": To tailor or adapt something specifically for a person or a situation.
  • The teacher personalised the learning materials to the student's interests.

Variants and Related Words

• Personalised/Persoalized (Adjective): Describing something that has been made personal.
  • She received a personalised recommendation.
• Personalisation/Personalization (Noun): The process or result of making something personal.
  • The personalisation of the product made it a perfect gift.

Synonyms

• Customise: To modify to personal specifications.
• Individualise: To give an individual character to.
• Tailor: To make or adapt for a particular purpose or person.

Antonyms

• Generalise: To make a general statement or apply a rule broadly.
• Standardise: To cause something to conform to a standard.

Related Phrases

• Personalised learning: An educational approach that tailors instruction to individual student needs.
• Personalised medicine: Medical care designed to optimize treatment for an individual patient.

Verb

1. make personal or more personal
   • personalized service