1. the process of adapting a product or service to meet the language, cultural, and other requirements of a specific region or market
Usage: business; technology
2. the act of confining or restricting something to a particular area or place
3. the process of determining the exact position or location of something
Usage: technical

Examples

• The software company invested heavily in localization to enter the Japanese market.
• Localization of the mobile app included translating text and adjusting the interface for different cultures.
• The localization of the infection prevented it from spreading throughout the body.
• Emergency responders worked on the localization of the gas leak.
• The localization of sound helps us determine where noises are coming from.
• Website localization involves more than just translation—it requires cultural adaptation.
• The localization of production facilities reduced shipping costs significantly.