individualisation

individualisation — 名詞

1. the process of making someone or something different from others in a group, so

1.名詞C1
釋義

個性化；差異化

使某人或某物與眾不同的過程

the process of making someone or something different from others in a group, so that they have their own special qualities or features that match their own needs or tastes

例句

The teacher praised the individualisation of each student's project, noting that no two were alike.

老師稱讚每個學生的專題都經過個性化設計，指出沒有任何兩份作品是一樣的。

individualisation of [something] — process of making distinct

Mass production often leaves little room for the individualisation of products to suit personal taste.

大量生產通常很難為產品留下個性化的空間來符合個人喜好。

同義詞
  • customisation

    more common in commercial contexts; focuses on adapting to user preferences

  • personalisation

    often used for digital services and marketing; implies tailoring to an individual

  • differentiation

    broader; can describe any process of creating difference, not necessarily to suit someone's needs

反義詞

常見錯誤

❌The individualisation of the cake means it has sugar.
✅The customisation of the cake means it has special decorations just for you.
💡'individualisation' is about making something distinct in qualities or design, not about basic ingredients.

2. a system in which the punishment or treatment of someone who has broken the law

2.名詞C2
釋義

個別處遇；個別化矯正

依個人背景設計的刑罰或矯正方案

a system in which the punishment or treatment of someone who has broken the law is designed to match that person's own life history, personal situation, and need for rehabilitation rather than following a fixed rule for everyone

例句

The judge recommended individualisation of the sentence, taking the young offender's difficult childhood into account.

法官建議對判刑採行個別處遇，將該少年犯艱難的成長背景納入考量。

recommended + individualisation of [something] — justice context

Rehabilitation programmes based on individualisation have shown better results than standard punishments in reducing reoffending.

以個別化矯正為基礎的更生計畫，在降低再犯率方面比標準刑罰表現更好。

同義詞
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用法筆記

This sense is almost exclusively used in legal and criminological contexts. It refers to a philosophy of justice rather than a specific procedure.

常見錯誤

❌The clinic offers individualisation of care for each patient.
✅The judge's ruling reflected the principle of individualisation, taking the offender's personal history into account.
💡The legal/correctional sense of 'individualisation' (sense 2) applies to sentencing and rehabilitation decisions, not to general healthcare. For medical or therapeutic contexts, use 'personalised care' or 'tailored treatment' instead.