Localizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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localizing

 

[ loʊkəlaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

software adaptation

Localizing refers to the process of adapting a product or content to a specific locale or market. This involves translating text and modifying other elements to suit the local culture, language, and regulations.

Synonyms

adapting, customizing, tailoring

Examples of usage

  • The company is localizing its app for the European market.
  • He specializes in localizing video games for different languages.
  • The team is focused on localizing the website to improve user engagement.
  • Localizing marketing materials can enhance brand perception in new regions.

Translations

Translations of the word "localizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 localização

🇮🇳 स्थानीयकरण

🇩🇪 Lokalisierung

🇮🇩 lokalisasi

🇺🇦 локалізація

🇵🇱 lokalizacja

🇯🇵 ローカリゼーション

🇫🇷 localisation

🇪🇸 localización

🇹🇷 yerelleştirme

🇰🇷 현지화

🇸🇦 توطين

🇨🇿 lokalizace

🇸🇰 lokalizácia

🇨🇳 本地化

🇸🇮 lokalizacija

🇮🇸 staðsetning

🇰🇿 локализация

🇬🇪 ლოკალიზაცია

🇦🇿 lokallaşdırma

🇲🇽 localización

Etymology

The word 'localizing' comes from the term 'localize', which originated in the mid-20th century and derives from 'local', itself from the Latin word 'localis'. The suffix '-ize' indicates the action of making something into a particular form. The concept of localization gained prominence with the rise of global business practices, particularly in the technology sector, where products needed to be adapted for various languages and cultural contexts. As companies began to expand internationally, the practice of localizing software, websites, and other content became essential to reach diverse customer bases effectively. The importance of localization has continued to grow with the increasing globalization of markets and communication technologies.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,105, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.