Definition Synonyms
Definition of localization - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
determinationTECH. US determining the place of somethingTECH. US
- Localization of the sound helped find the source.
2.
technologyTECH. US adapting software for a specific regionTECH. US
- Localization of the app improved its usability in Japan.
3.
translationTECH. US adapting translated text to fit local cultureTECH. US
- Localization made the ad resonate with local audiences.
4.
politicsUS switching power from colonizers to localsUS
- Localization changed the political landscape in Hong Kong.
Expressions with localization
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process of adapting software for specific languages regions and cultural settings
The team focused on software localization for the Japanese market.
different brain areas have different jobs
The localization of function in the brain is well-studied.
idea that specific areas have specific functions
The localization principle helps scientists understand brain functions.
Origin of localization
Latin, locus (place) + -ation (action)
Terms with localization included in their meaning
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technology
localization of software or hardware into Russian language
abr: localization
adapting content for different languages or regions
localization
make something more local or less sophisticated
medical
localization of a tumour using a radioactive tracer
Examples of localization in a sentence
Accurate localization of the leak prevented further damage. Localization made the software accessible in France. The team focused on localization for the Chinese market. Localization ensured the game was a hit in Japan. The book's localization included cultural references. Localization efforts empowered the local communities.
The policy of localization was met with resistance by some.
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- French:localisation, décentralisation, ...
- German:Lokalisierung, Anpassung, ...
- Italian:localizzazione, devoluzione, ...
- Spanish:localización, adaptación, ...
- Portuguese:localização, descentralização, ...
- Chinese:定位, 本地化, ...
- Japanese:位置特定, ローカリゼーション, ...
- Arabic:تَحديد المَوْقِع, تَوْطِين, ...
- Hebrew:אִיתּוּר, לוֹקַלִיזַצְיָה, ...
- Russian:локализация, адаптация, ...
- Ukrainian:локалізація, адаптація, ...
- Hindi:स्थान-निर्धारण, स्थानीयकरण, ...
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