Localize

Quick meaning: Localize is a verb meaning (transitive) To make local; to fix in, or assign to, a definite place.

Meaning

(transitive) To make local; to fix in, or assign to, a definite place.

More Meanings

1. (translation studies, chiefly software, marketing) To adapt translated text to fit a local culture; to domesticate.
2. (intransitive, often with to) To be located in or confined to; to fix upon or sequester in a locality.
3. (transitive, sometimes proscribed) To determine where something takes place or is to be found.
4. (algebra, transitive) To produce (from a ring and an ideal in that ring) the ring of fractions, where the set of allowed denominators is the compliment of the given ideal.
5. (software engineering, marketing, transitive) 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.

Example Sentences

We need to localize our software for the Japanese market.

the ethical dilemma faced when to localize is to self-censor

Out of her early struggles well inspired To localize heroic acts

After exploratory surgery, the extent of the problem was localized to the left lower quadrant.

Word Forms

• localizes
• localizing
• localized
• localise

Synonyms for localize

Depending on context, synonyms include locate, set, localise, place.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include localise, set, place, locate, situate, trace.

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