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custom

/ˈkʌstəm/ · noun

Meaning

  1. Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.
  2. Traditional beliefs or rituals
  3. Habitual buying of goods; practice of frequenting, as a shop, factory, etc., for making purchases or giving orders; business support.
  4. Long-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent; usage. See Usage, and Prescription.
  5. Familiar acquaintance; familiarity.
  6. Toll, tax, or tribute.
  7. To make familiar; to accustom.
  8. To supply with customers.
  9. To pay the customs of.
  10. To have a custom.
  11. Created under particular specifications, specially to fit one's needs: specialized, unique, custom-made
  12. Own, personal, not standard or premade
  13. Accustomed; usual

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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