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personalization

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌpɜːrsənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌpɜrnəˌsəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun
Definition

The process of making something suitable for a particular individual by customizing it to their preferences or needs.


Example

The website uses personalization to recommend products based on your browsing history.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the new app that offers personalization features?
Sloth B
Yeah, I read about it! It sounds pretty cool.
Sloth A
I think personalization can really enhance user experience.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It makes everything feel more tailored to you.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
customization
tailoring
individualization
Antonyms
standardization
uniformity
generalization
Root Explanation

Personalization → It is formed from "persona" (from Latin, meaning person or character) and "-ization" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a process or action). The word "personalization" refers to the process of making something personal or tailored to an individual.

Memory Tip

Think of 'persona' as representing a person, and remember that 'personalization' means the process of making something specific to that person.

Visually Confused Words
repersonalization
impersonalization
depersonalization
penalization
impersonization
arsonvalization
vernalization
petrolization
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