localize
verb
Simple meaning
To adapt for use in a particular country or region.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈloʊkəlaɪz
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Definition
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verb
transitive
To make local; to fix in, or assign to, a definite place.
intransitiveoften with to
To be located in or confined to; to fix upon or sequester in a locality.
software engineeringmarketingtransitive
To adapt (a product or service) for use in a particular country or region, typically by translating text into the language of that country and modifying currencies, date formats, etc.
translation studieschiefly softwaremarketing
To adapt translated text to fit a local culture; to domesticate.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
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More ways to use localize
- “We localized the source of the infection.”verb
- “The infection has localized in the left eye.”verb
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A determination of the place where something is.
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