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localization

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

noun

  1. the process of becoming or causing something to become restricted to or concentrated in a particular place.

  2. the act or process of adapting a product, such as a piece of software, to a particular geographical region.

  3. the act or process of identifying or establishing the location of something.


Example Sentences

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Subtle localization—without tarnishing the brands’ global image—has been central to recent success, analysts told Barron’s.

From Barron's

Economists at Morgan Stanley expect policy continuity, not a pivot, as pressures from the U.S.-China tech rivalry keep Beijing focused on tech localization and industrial upgrades.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now, companies talk more about “value,” “localization” and “price sensitivity.”

From MarketWatch

The company has plans to expand local research and development partnerships, intending to accelerate localization across the supply chain.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even a small amount of disorder was enough to destroy the localization.

From Science Daily