localize

[loh-kuh-lahyz]

verb (used with object), lo·cal·ized, lo·cal·iz·ing.

to make local; fix in, or assign or restrict to, a particular place, locality, etc.

verb (used without object), lo·cal·ized, lo·cal·iz·ing.

to gather, collect, or concentrate in one locality.

Also especially British, lo·cal·ise.

Origin of localize

First recorded in 1785–95; local + -ize

Related formslo·cal·iz·a·ble, adjectivelo·cal·i·za·tion, nounlo·cal·iz·er, nounnon·lo·cal·iz·a·ble, adjectivenon·lo·cal·ized, adjectiveun·lo·cal·iz·a·ble, adjectiveun·lo·cal·ize, verb (used with object), un·lo·cal·ized, un·lo·cal·iz·ing.

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Examples from the Web for localised

Historical Examples of localised

I thought the bullet might be in the left psoas, but it was not localised.
Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900
George Henry Makins
When or how this Cymric myth was localised at Glastonbury we know not.
Studies on the Legend of the Holy Grail
Alfred Nutt
How, then, is this localised convulsive movement to be designated?
Tics and Their Treatment
Henry Meigne
The time was past when the effects of the vast disorganisation could be localised.
The Secret of the League
Ernest Bramah
The war will be localised,” said the Merchant vaguely; “at least every one hopes so.
The Toys of Peace
Saki

British Dictionary definitions for localised

localize

localise

verb

to make or become local in attitude, behaviour, etc
(tr) to restrict or confine (something) to a particular area or part
(tr) to assign or ascribe to a particular region

Derived Formslocalizable or localisable, adjectivelocalization or localisation, nounlocalizer or localiser, noun

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Word Origin and History for localised

localize

1792, from local + -ize. Related: Localized; localizing.