verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To adapt to the needs or goals of a customer, or customers in general. transitive

   "He knew, however, that he wanted to reposition and “customerize” the HR department at SBC."

Example

More examples

"He knew, however, that he wanted to reposition and “customerize” the HR department at SBC."

Etymology

From customer + -ize.

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