custom

[kuhs-tuhm] / ˈkʌs təm /

NOUN

habitual action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

characteristic habit practice procedure rule

STRONG

addiction consuetude fashion form grind groove habitude hang-up manner mode observance praxis precedent proprieties routine shot swim thing trick usage use way wont

WEAK

beaten path daily grind into matter of course second nature

Antonyms

WEAK

departure deviation difference divergence irregularity

NOUN

ritual, traditional action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

method policy practice rite rule style system

STRONG

attitude canon ceremony character convention conventionalism design dictates etiquette fashion form formality manner mode mold mores observance observation pattern performance praxis precedent precept routine taste type usage use way

WEAK

customariness established way folkways inheritence matter of course second nature unwritten law unwritten rule

Antonyms

STRONG

disorganization heedlessness neglect thoughtlessness

WEAK

departure deviation difference divergence irregularity

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Waste Management told The Times on Dec. 5 that it has a “Certificate of Approval” by Malaysia’s customs agency to export “sorted paper material.”

From Los Angeles Times

He knew it could be hours before his friend got through customs.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition to robotaxis, Tesla is working on humanoid robots and custom AI chips to power its technology and data centers.

From MarketWatch

Iranian-linked groups span almost the entire spectrum of cyber activity, relying on internet scanning to find vulnerable targets and developing custom malware, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s often the chance to do something awesome—and to continue a rich, valiant tradition with its own stories and customs.

From The Wall Street Journal

custom

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