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CUSTOMISER [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-05-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
OBS

Noun from verb "to customise" defined as follows: (a) to make something to a customer's individual requirements (US usage) hence CUSTOMISER (b) a car body technician who alters standard models to make them more individualistic.

OBS

While the theory may well be to make more individualistic, the fact is that cars are modified to the requirements of fashion (eg) wide wheels, jacked-up rear suspensions, add-on spoilers, false turbo inlets, painted-on flames, etc. etc. etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
DEF

Carrossier spécialisé dont l'activité consiste dans la modification portant sur la ligne de modèles courants : élargissement d'ailes, nouveau dessin à l'arrière.

Spanish

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