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tailor

2 verb
     
tailor2 [transitive]
to make something so that it is exactly right for someone's particular needs or for a particular purpose
tailor something to something
Treatment is tailored to the needs of each patient.
tailor something to meet/suit somebody's needs/requirements
The classes are tailored to suit learners' needs.
tailor something for somebody
We tailored the part specifically for her.
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