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custom

The correct spelling is custom.

How to pronounce custom

/ˈkʌstəm/
noun

IPA: /ˈkʌstəm/

Say it like: Cus-tom

The correct spelling is custom. Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving. For example: "The Ancient Egyptian culture had many distinctive and interesting beliefs and customs."

Usage Examples

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

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

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

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.
  2. 2.Traditional beliefs or rituals
  3. 3.Habitual buying of goods; practice of frequenting, as a shop, factory, etc., for making purchases or giving orders; business support.
  4. 4.Long-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent; usage. See Usage, and Prescription.
  5. 5.Familiar acquaintance; familiarity.

verb

  1. 1.To make familiar; to accustom.
  2. 2.To supply with customers.
  3. 3.To pay the customs of.
  4. 4.To have a custom.

adjective

  1. 1.Created under particular specifications, specially to fit one's needs: specialized, unique, custom-made
  2. 2.Own, personal, not standard or premade
  3. 3.Accustomed; usual

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