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custom

/ˈkʌstəm/

noun

Meaning

  • Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.

  • Traditional beliefs or rituals

    "The Ancient Egyptian culture had many distinctive and interesting beliefs and customs."

  • Habitual buying of goods; practice of frequenting, as a shop, factory, etc., for making purchases or giving orders; business support.

  • Long-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent; usage. See Usage, and Prescription.

  • Familiar acquaintance; familiarity.

  • Toll, tax, or tribute.

Synonyms

fashion,
habit,
practice,
usage,
wone,
wont

verb

Meaning

  • To make familiar; to accustom.

  • To supply with customers.

  • To pay the customs of.

  • To have a custom.

adjective

Meaning

  • Created under particular specifications, specially to fit one's needs: specialized, unique, custom-made

    "My feet are very large, so I need custom shoes."

  • Own, personal, not standard or premade

    "We can embroider a wide range of ready designs or a custom logo."

  • Accustomed; usual