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How to pronounce custom
Say it like this: /ˈkʌstəm/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does custom mean?
nounFrequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.
“Much forbidden by elder custom is accepted today.”
Habitual buying of goods from one same vendor.
“Thank you for your custom.”
The habitual patrons (i.e. customers) of a business; business support.
adjMade or done in a way adjusted to fit the needs of a particular person or group (e.g., customer, health care patient, do-it-yourselfer), and thus specialized and, in some cases, unique.
“My feet are very large, so I need custom shoes, specially made by a custom tailor.”
Own, personal, not standard or premade.
“We can embroider a wide range of ready designs or a custom logo.”
Done on a for-hire basis, as contrasted with being done only for oneself.
“custom threshing”
verbTo make familiar; to accustom.
To supply with customers.
To pay the customs of.
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