Internationalize: meaning, definitions and examples

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Internationalize

 

[ ɪnˈtəːnəʃ(ə)nəlʌɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

business

To make something suitable for use in different countries or cultures, especially by translating text or adapting products to meet the needs of specific markets.

Synonyms

Globalize, adapt, localize.

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Word Description / Examples
Internationalize

When a company or service expands its operations or reaches to multiple countries beyond its own.

  • The company decided to internationalize its product to reach a broader audience
  • They are working on a plan to internationalize their educational programs
Globalize

When a company or business operates on an international scale, often affecting or involving the entire world.

  • The fashion brand aimed to globalize, opening stores in major cities worldwide
  • With the rise of the internet, many companies have found it easier to globalize their services
localize

When a product or service is adapted for a specific local market or culture, considering local languages, standards, and preferences.

  • The website was localized to include multiple languages
  • For better customer satisfaction, they localized their customer service to cater to regional customers
adapt

When something is modified or changed to fit new conditions, requirements, or different environments.

  • The book was adapted into a movie
  • The software was adapted to be used by visually impaired users

Examples of usage

  • Companies need to internationalize their websites to attract a global audience.
  • It is important to internationalize software to ensure it can be used worldwide.

Translations

Translations of the word "Internationalize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 internacionalizar

🇮🇳 अंतर्राष्ट्रीयकरण करना

🇩🇪 internationalisieren

🇮🇩 menginternasionalkan

🇺🇦 інтернаціоналізувати

🇵🇱 internacjonalizować

🇯🇵 国際化する

🇫🇷 internationaliser

🇪🇸 internacionalizar

🇹🇷 uluslararasılaştırmak

🇰🇷 국제화하다

🇸🇦 تدويل

🇨🇿 mezinárodnit

🇸🇰 medzinárodniť

🇨🇳 国际化

🇸🇮 internacionalizirati

🇮🇸 alþjóðavæða

🇰🇿 интернационализациялау

🇬🇪 გაერთაშორისოება

🇦🇿 beynəlmilələşdirmək

🇲🇽 internacionalizar

Etymology

The word 'internationalize' originated from the combination of the prefix 'inter-' meaning 'between' or 'among', and the word 'national'. It first appeared in the early 20th century as a term to describe the process of making something suitable for use in multiple nations or cultures.

See also: internationalization, internationally.