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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLocalization
/ˌloʊ.kəl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The process of adapting a product or content to a specific locale or market.
"The software company invested in localization to ensure their app was user-friendly for different regions." - 2
The act of making something local in character or restricting it to a particular place.
"The localization of the event allowed for a more personalized experience for attendees."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'localization' originates from the Latin word 'localis', meaning 'pertaining to a place'. It evolved in the 20th century to encompass the adaptation of products or content to meet the language, cultural, and other requirements of a specific target market.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Localization" is said worldwide
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Localisation
Transliteration: lo-ka-li-za-syon
"La localisation est essentielle pour atteindre les marchés internationaux."
Lokalisierung
Transliteration: lo-ka-li-zi-rung
"Die Lokalisierung der Software ist wichtig für den Erfolg im Ausland."
Localizzazione
Transliteration: lo-ka-li-za-tsyo-ne
"La localizzazione è fondamentale per il mercato globale."
Localización
Transliteration: lo-ka-li-za-syon
"La localización de contenido es clave para el éxito en diferentes países."
Localização
Transliteration: lo-ka-li-za-sao
"A localização é importante para adaptar produtos a diferentes mercados."
स्थानीयकरण
Transliteration: Sthaniya Karan
"स्थानीयकरण विभिन्न बाजारों के लिए आवश्यक है।"
本地化
Transliteration: běn dì huà
"软件的本地化对于国际市场至关重要。"
현지화
Transliteration: hyeonji-hwa
"현지화는 다양한 시장에서 성공하기 위해 필수적입니다."
ローカリゼーション
Transliteration: Rōkarizēshon
"ローカリゼーションは国際市場で成功するために重要です。"
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