localization US
ˌləʊ.kəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən
See also: localisation (UK)
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Definition of localization - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
determinationTECH.USdetermining the place of somethingTECH.US
  • Localization of the sound helped find the source.
2.
technologyTECH.USadapting software for a specific regionTECH.US
  • Localization of the app improved its usability in Japan.
internationalization
3.
translationTECH.USadapting translated text to fit local cultureTECH.US
  • Localization made the ad resonate with local audiences.
adaptation localisation
4.
politicsUSswitching power from colonizers to localsUS
  • Localization changed the political landscape in Hong Kong.
autonomy decentralization devolution
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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
L10nabbr.
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.

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  1. French:localisation, décentralisation, ...
  2. German:Lokalisierung, Anpassung, ...
  3. Italian:localizzazione, devoluzione, ...
  4. Spanish:localización, adaptación, ...
  5. Portuguese:localização, descentralização, ...
  6. Chinese:定位, 本地化, ...
  7. Japanese:位置特定, ローカリゼーション, ...
  8. Arabic:تَحديد المَوْقِع, تَوْطِين, ...
  9. Hebrew:אִיתּוּר, לוֹקַלִיזַצְיָה, ...
  10. Russian:локализация, адаптация, ...
  11. Ukrainian:локалізація, адаптація, ...
  12. Hindi:स्थान-निर्धारण, स्थानीयकरण, ...
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