customizing
Tailoring to preference
Customizing is modifying something to suit individual preferences or requirements.
The word applies to everything from cars to software: He spent years customizing his motorcycle, The app allows customizing your dashboard.
In computing especially, customizing often means adjusting settings, layouts, or features to match how you work.
Altering to correct
- configuringArranging system settings
- tweakingSlight adjustment process
- modifyingChanging partially
- alteringMaking changes to
reconfiguring · tuning · calibrating · fine-tuning · optimizing · tailoring · fitting · adapting
Unofficially altered
- aftermarketTrade in replacement parts
- kitbashingRecombining model kit components
- retrofittingUpdating existing with new
- overhaulingComprehensive repair or renovation
hacking · jailbreaking · rooting · patching · add-ons · plugins · skins · mods
Embroidering initials onto items
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
- embroideringDecorating fabric with stitches
- initialingWriting one's letter abbreviations
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
made-to-order · one-of-a-kind · signature · unique · self-expression · identity · individuality · user-centric
Suitable or proper
- alterationsChanges made to something
- hemmingSewing a fabric edge
- adjustmentsChanges to improve fit
- measurementsQuantified sizes or amounts
sizing · bespoke · made-to-measure · tapering · lengthening · shortening · darting · slimming
adjusting
Altering to correct
- configuringArranging system settings
- tweakingSlight adjustment process
- modifyingChanging partially
altering · reconfiguring · tuning · calibrating · fine-tuning · optimizing · tailoring · fitting · adapting · reshaping
modded
Unofficially altered
- aftermarketTrade in replacement parts
- kitbashingRecombining model kit components
- retrofittingUpdating existing with new
overhauling · hacking · jailbreaking · rooting · patching · add-ons · plugins · skins · mods · homebrew
monogramming
Embroidering initials onto items
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
- embroideringDecorating fabric with stitches
- initialingWriting one's letter abbreviations
bespoke · made-to-order · one-of-a-kind · signature · unique · self-expression · identity · individuality · user-centric · handcrafted
fitting
Suitable or proper
- alterationsChanges made to something
- hemmingSewing a fabric edge
- adjustmentsChanges to improve fit
measurements · sizing · bespoke · made-to-measure · tapering · lengthening · shortening · darting · slimming · reshaping
aesthetics
Theory of beauty
palette · design · appearance · look · finish · decals · wraps · accents · trim · embellishments
- stylizingbeautifying, embellishing, ornamenting, decorating, enhancing
- DIYbuilding, woodworking, carpentry, electrical, crafting
- customizationpersonalize, personalizing, bespoke, tailor, tailor-made
- setupsetting up, installation, assembling, installing, initialization
- tinkeringfiddling, puttering, pottering, tweaking, dabbling
- personalisingmonogramming, engraving, embroidering, initialing, etching
customizingpreserving
Protecting from deterioration
maintaining · leaving alone · retaining · conserving · restoring
customizingstandardizing
Establishing uniform criteria
mass-producing · homogenizing · commoditizing · normalizing · conforming
customizinggeneralizing
Inferring broadly from particulars
universalizing · one-size-fits-all · genericizing · depersonalizing · templating
custom, customer, customs, customary, customers, accustomed, accustom, unaccustomed, customize