localisation

ˌloʊkələˈzeɪʃən

Definition of localisation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

positioning

Rare

determination of the exact place or position of something

Rare

The localisation of the fault in the network was crucial for timely repairs..

placement

positioning

adaptation

Rare

process of making something suitable for a particular area

Rare

The localisation of the software included translating the interface into several languages..

adaptation

physiology

TECH.

principle where functions are in specific body parts

TECH.

Localisation of brain functions is a key study area.

localization

specialization

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Expressions with localisation

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localisation of function

idea that different brain parts do different jobs

Localisation of function explains why brain injuries affect specific abilities.

localisation principle

concept that functions are tied to body parts

The localisation principle explains brain function distribution.

Origin of localisation

Latin, locus (place) + -ation (action)

Examples of localisation in a sentence

The device aids in the localisation of underwater objects.
Localisation of the product made it more appealing to the European market.
The localisation team worked on adapting the game for Japanese players.
The study focused on the localisation of sensory functions.
Localisation of language abilities varies among individuals.

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French:localisation, adaptation, ...
German:Lokalisierung, Anpassung, ...
Italian:localizzazione, adattamento, ...
Spanish:ubicación, adaptación, ...
Portuguese:posicionamento, adaptação, ...
Chinese:定位, 本地化, ...
Japanese:位置特定, 適応, ...
Arabic:تَحْدِيد مَوْقِع, تَوْطِين, ...
Hebrew:אִתּוּר, הַתְאָמָה, ...
Russian:определение местоположения, адаптация, ...
Ukrainian:локалізація, адаптація, ...
Hindi:स्थिति निर्धारण, स्थानीयकरण, ...
Bengali:অবস্থান নির্ধারণ, স্থানীয়করণ, ...
Catalan:localització, adaptació local, ...
Czech:umístění, počeštění, ...
Danish:lokalisering, tilpasning, ...
Dutch:lokalisatie, aanpassing, ...
Greek:εντοπισμός, τοπικοποίηση, ...
Hungarian:helymeghatározás, honosítás, ...
Khmer:ការកំណត់ទីតាំង, ការធ្វើមូលដ្ឋានីយកម្ម, ...
Korean:위치 확인, 현지화, ...
Persian:مکان‌یابی, بومی‌سازی, ...
Polish:lokalizacja, dostosowanie, ...
Portuguese (BR):posicionamento, adaptação, ...
Romanian:localizare, adaptare, ...
Swedish:lokalisering, anpassning, ...
Thai:การระบุตำแหน่ง, การปรับให้เข้ากับท้องถิ่น, ...
Turkish:konumlandırma, yerelleştirme, ...
Vietnamese:định vị, bản địa hóa, ...

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