Customised

/ˈkʌstəmaɪzd/ adjective

Definition

modified to suit particular individual requirements

Etymology

from custom (from Latin consuetudo meaning 'habit') + -ize suffix + -ed

Kelly Says

The British spelling 'customised' with an 's' versus American 'customized' with a 'z' reflects a broader pattern - Brits often prefer 's' in words where Americans use 'z'! Both come from the same root meaning 'habit' or 'usual practice'.

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