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Definition of localization

localization

/ˌloʊ.kəl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: localisation)
lo · cal · i · za · tion
Plural:localizations
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Adjective:localizational
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localization Lexical Profile

localization Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The process of adapting a product, software application, or content to meet the language, cultural, and regulatory requirements of a specific local market.

Example

"The software company invested heavily in localization before launching its mobile app in East Asian markets."

2

The act of restricting something to a particular place, or the determination of the exact position of an object, sound, or physiological process.

Example

"Early localization of the infection prevented it from spreading to other organs."

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• Rhymes for localization

• Nearby Words

locale
localism
locality
localization
localize
localized
locally

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century from the verb 'localize' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ation', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'localis' (relating to a place), from 'locus' (place).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Localization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/localization
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