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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.


Vocabulary lists containing localization

Example Sentences

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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Amid China’s chip localization push, leading-edge logic chips have been a strong driver of orders.

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

Suppose that then a sudden change of climate should produce a rapid shifting of the deep soil that had accumulated on the lands, with a corresponding localization and increase in strains.

From Climatic Changes Their Nature and Causes by Huntington, Ellsworth