individualisation

IPA/ˌɪndɪvˌɪdʒuːəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/
IPA/ˌɪndᵻvˌɪdʒuːələzˈeɪʃən/

individualisation — 名詞

1. The practice of designing or adapting something so that it exactly fits one pers

1.名詞C1
釋義

個別化

依個人需求調整的作法

The practice of designing or adapting something so that it exactly fits one person's needs, preferences, or situation, rather than using a standard version for everyone.

例句

At Charlotte's school, individualisation of homework meant each student got tasks at their level.

在 Charlotte 就讀的學校,作業的個別化意味著每個學生都會拿到符合自己程度的任務。

individualisation of + noun (homework, learning, care)

Arjun valued the individualisation of his gym training, which focused on his weak points.

Arjun 很感謝健身房為他量身訂做訓練計劃,重點加強他的弱項。

同義詞
  • personalisation

    More common in everyday commercial contexts (e.g. personalisation of gifts); individualisation is stronger in professional or institutional settings.

  • customisation

    Focuses on technical adjustments to a product or service; individualisation has a broader, often human-centered scope.

  • tailoring

    More concrete and often metaphorical; individualisation is the formal noun for the process.

反義詞
  • standardisation

    The opposite process — making everything the same rather than matching individual needs.

用法筆記

Often used in compound noun phrases with 'of' (e.g. individualisation of learning / healthcare / services). Frequently contrasted with standardisation or uniformity.

常見錯誤

Individualisation means being different from others.
Individualisation means making something fit a particular person's needs.
💡'individuality' is about being unique as a person; 'individualisation' is about tailoring an external thing to suit someone.

2. A system in criminal justice where the sentence, rehabilitation programme, or tr

2.名詞C2
釋義

個別化量刑

依犯罪者個人背景設計的矯正方案

A system in criminal justice where the sentence, rehabilitation programme, or treatment for an offender is designed based on that person's individual history, personal circumstances, and specific needs, rather than following a fixed penalty rule.

例句

The judge called for individualisation of the sentence, considering the young offender's difficult childhood.

法官要求個別化量刑,將年輕犯罪者艱難的童年納入考量。

individualisation of the sentence

Henrik, a probation officer, argued individualisation in corrections lowers reoffending rates.

觀護人 Henrik 主張矯正制度的個別化有助於降低再犯率。

同義詞
  • individualised sentencing

    A more precise term for the legal sense; individualisation can also cover treatment and rehabilitation, not just the sentence itself.

  • tailored corrections

    Less common; emphasises the design of rehabilitative programmes.

反義詞
  • mandatory sentencing

    The opposite approach, where the law sets a fixed punishment and judges have little or no discretion.

用法筆記

This sense is specific to law, criminology, and corrections. It is almost never used outside these fields. The term contrasts with mandatory or fixed sentencing, where the law prescribes a single penalty regardless of the individual.

常見錯誤

The school offered individualisation to the students.' (using sense 2 in a non-legal context)
The court ordered the individualisation of the offender's treatment plan.
💡Sense 2 refers specifically to legal corrections, not general personalisation.