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Definition of custom - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
culturehabitual practice or tradition in a society
- It is a custom to exchange gifts at Christmas.
2.
legal practiceTECH. practice with the force of lawTECH.
- The custom of inheritance was followed by the community.
3.
designRare made-to-order itemRare
- She ordered a custom painting for her living room.
Adjective
1.
tailoredmade to fit specific needs or preferences
- She ordered a custom dress for the event.
2.
uniquenot standard or premade
- The custom furniture matched their home perfectly.
Expressions with custom
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stop buying from one place and buy from another
If you are unhappy, you can take custom elsewhere.
stop buying from a business and go to another
After the rude service, she decided to take her custom elsewhere.
road vehicle changed from standard design to match individual owner's wishes
He spent years turning his old sedan into a sleek custom car.
purchase request asking for goods made to specific personal requirements
She placed a custom order for a dress in her favorite fabric.
constructed to meet individual specifications
The custom-built house perfectly matched their needs.
made for a special person or purpose
She wore a custom-designed dress to the event.
in a way that follows tradition or practice
According to custom, they exchanged gifts on the holiday.
done in the usual or traditional way for a group
They removed their shoes, as is the custom.
draw customers to a business or service
The new cafe hopes to attract custom with its unique decor.
according to usual tradition or established practice
By custom, they greet each other with a handshake.
usual way of doing things in a group or place
Custom and practice determine how holidays are scheduled here.
tradition says something is done a certain way
Custom has it that we light candles on this day.
try to get people to buy goods or services
The shopkeeper solicits custom by offering discounts.
in a way that is usual for someone
She drinks tea in the morning as is her custom.
specially mixed color made to match a specific client request
The company charges more for any custom color on the product.
create something to meet specific requirements
They custom-make shoes for each client.
develop a habit or practice
Over time, he grew a custom of reading before bed.
common habit or tradition shared by people in many countries
Celebrating the new year with fireworks is an international custom.
computer programs created for specific user needs rather than mass market sale
The company hired developers to build custom software for its inventory system.
user-defined data entry box added to store extra information in software
Add a custom field to track each client's preferred meeting time.
installation of equipment designed and fitted specially for one place or client
The company offers custom installation of home theater systems and smart lighting.
software interface element specially created by developers for a particular application
The developer built a custom control to handle the complex calendar input.
list of words users add to spellcheck or language software
The word processor saved the company name in the custom dictionary.
refund of duties on re-exported imported goods
The company applied for a custom drawback after exporting the goods.
Origin of custom
Latin, consuetudo (habit, custom)
Terms with custom included in their meaning
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style trend
prevailing style or custom in clothing or behavior
custom
in the expected or customary manner
custom
any repetitive behavior done by habit
cultural practice
custom or belief passed down generations
custom
pizza with anchovies as a main topping
social custom
used to say something is seen as normal and approved
sacred custom
set a candle burning for light or during prayer
vision correction
eyeglasses made to correct vision, often with custom lenses
custom product
created for a particular person, purpose, or need
art
artist specializing in custom tattoo designs
custom-made
made according to a customer's specifications
routine
custom or practice
custom
chosen or accepted voluntarily as one's own
authority
established by authority or custom
tradition
observe a custom or practice
custom
established style or method
termination
formally stop a practice or custom
custom
standard method or procedure that is widely accepted
mandatory
required by law, rule, or custom
compliance
practice of following a law or custom
custom observance
observe or pursue a custom or religion
custom
common practice or tradition
custom-based
policy based on long-established customs
seek support
try to gain the favor, support, or custom of
Examples of custom in a sentence
In Japan, bowing is a traditional custom. The custom of paying taxes is deeply rooted. Marriage customs vary across different cultures. He requested a custom suit for the wedding. The artist crafted a custom sculpture for the client. He requested a custom-built computer for gaming.
They installed custom cabinets in the kitchen. They ordered a custom cake for the wedding. His custom suit fit him perfectly.
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- French:coutume, adapté, ...
- German:Brauch, maßgeschneidert, ...
- Italian:costume, su misura, ...
- Spanish:costumbre, a medida, ...
- Portuguese:costume, personalizado, ...
- Chinese:习俗, 定制的, ...
- Japanese:習慣, オーダーメイドの, ...
- Arabic:عادة, مُفَصَّل, ...
- Hebrew:מִנְהָג, מוּתְאָם אִישִׁית, ...
- Russian:обычай, индивидуальный, ...
- Ukrainian:звичай, індивідуальний, ...
- Hindi:रिवाज, अनुकूलित, ...
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