Localized: meaning, definitions and examples

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localized

 

[ ˈləʊ.kəl.aɪzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

programming

Adapting a product, service, or content to meet the needs of a specific target audience or location.

Synonyms

adapted, customized, tailored, targeted

Examples of usage

  • Localized versions of the app were released for different regions.
  • The website offers localized content in multiple languages.
  • The company hired a team to ensure the website was properly localized.
  • The localized advertisements were more successful in engaging customers.
  • The developer focused on creating a localized user experience.

Translations

Translations of the word "localized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 localizado

🇮🇳 स्थानीयकृत

🇩🇪 lokalisiert

🇮🇩 dilokalkan

🇺🇦 локалізований

🇵🇱 zlokalizowany

🇯🇵 ローカライズされた

🇫🇷 localisé

🇪🇸 localizado

🇹🇷 yerelleştirilmiş

🇰🇷 현지화된

🇸🇦 محلي

🇨🇿 lokalizovaný

🇸🇰 lokalizovaný

🇨🇳 本地化的

🇸🇮 lokaliziran

🇮🇸 staðfært

🇰🇿 локализацияланған

🇬🇪 ლოკალიზებული

🇦🇿 yerləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 localizado

Etymology

The term 'localized' originated in the field of software development, where it refers to the process of adapting a product, service, or content for a specific target audience or location. The concept has since been adopted in various industries to describe the customization or tailoring of offerings to meet the needs of a particular group or market. The focus on localization has grown with the globalization of businesses and the increasing diversity of consumer preferences.

See also: local, locale, locales, localism, locality, localization, localize, locals.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,121 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.