localization

American

[loh-kuhl-ahyz-ay-shuhn] / ˌloʊ kəlˌaɪzˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

the process of becoming or causing something to become restricted to or concentrated in a particular place.
the act or process of adapting a product, such as a piece of software, to a particular geographical region.
the act or process of identifying or establishing the location of something.

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Chip stocks surged in China and Hong Kong too after DeepSeek launched its long-awaited AI model update, boosting hopes for localization efforts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

It’s consolidating around a new retail logic—one that rewards efficiency, localization, and disciplined brand management over pure prestige.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

China’s chip-equipment localization rate could rise to 18% this year and reach 28% in 2027, Daiwa estimates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

“Even with aggressive localization of the supply chain, certain parts and components are difficult or impossible to source within the United States,” the letter said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2025

It is also probable that some event that had occurred in Thessaly, or rather in the region of Parnassus, determined the localization of the legend of Deucalion.

From The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, November 1879 by Various

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