individualization
individualization — noun
1. the process of shaping a service, product, or approach to match the unique needs
the process of shaping a service, product, or approach to match the unique needs, preferences, or circumstances of one person or place, rather than using the same method for all
Asher's school introduced individualization, so every child now learns at their own speed.
Yuna valued the individualization of her physiotherapy plan after knee surgery.
individualization + of + [noun] for describing a tailored system
The language app's individualization let Valentina skip exercises she had already mastered.
Zayd's manager used individualization to assign tasks that played to each team member's strengths.
The kitchen was rebuilt with individualization in mind, suiting Sirin's height and wheelchair.
- personalization
often about surface-level tailoring, like adding a name or choosing a colour
- customization
broader; can mean adjusting for groups, not necessarily one person
- tailoring
more informal; commonly used for adapting services, clothing, or content
- standardization
applying the same approach or design to everyone
用法筆記
Often followed by 'of' to specify what is being adapted: individualization of care, of learning, of treatment.