personalization

noun — 3 senses

personalization

noun

UK /ˌpɜːs(ə)nəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ · US /ˌpɝs(ə)nəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Etymology From personalize + -ation.

1

British, English, Oxford, US The act of personalizing something, or adapting it for somebody's needs or tastes.

2

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences British, English, Oxford, US The configuration of a software product to suit the needs or tastes of one specific user.

3

British, English, Oxford, US, Dated The act of personifying; personification.

Derived terms
depersonalization, overpersonalization, repersonalization
Related terms
configuration, profile

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