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localize.

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

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈləʊkəlaɪz/UK/ˈloʊkəlaɪz/General-American
  1. To make local; to fix in, or assign to, a definite place.

    transitive
    The intent of the aphorism "think globally, act locally" was to spur action by localizing the challenge.
  2. 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.

    transitive
    We need to localize our software for the Japanese market.
  3. To adapt translated text to fit a local culture; to domesticate.

    the ethical dilemma faced when to localize is to self-censor
  4. To be located in or confined to; to fix upon or sequester in a locality.

    intransitive · often
    After a brief systemic phase defeated by the immune system, the infection localized to certain areas where it went dormant.
  5. To determine where something takes place or is to be found.

    proscribed · sometimes · transitive
    After exploratory surgery, the extent of the problem was localized to the left lower quadrant.
  6. 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.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From local + -ize. Compare French localiser.

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