localization

Meanings

• noun

  The process of adapting a product or content to a specific locale or market.

  - "The software company localized its product for the Chinese market."
  - "Localization of websites is crucial for expanding businesses globally."

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Variants

List of all variants of localization that leads to same result
localizabilities , localizability , localizable , localization , localizations , localize , localized , localizes , localizing

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'localization' comes from the Latin word 'localis', meaning 'pertaining to a place' or 'particular to a place'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'localization' is often used interchangeably with 'translation', but they are not the same.

2. Localization is an essential aspect of global business expansion.

3. Did you know that the first known use of the term 'localization' was in the field of seismology in the early 20th century?

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Related Concepts

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1. Internationalization: The process of designing and developing a product or content in a way that makes it easier to localize for different markets.

2. Translation: The process of converting text from one language to another.

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Culture

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Localization plays a significant role in cultural adaptation, ensuring that the product or content resonates with the target audience and respects their cultural sensitivities.

How to Memorize "localization"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of adapting a product or content to a specific locale.
   - Imagine the steps involved in localizing a software application.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'localization' with the idea of adapting to a specific market or culture.
   - Think of the term as a synonym for 'adaptation' or 'customization'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'L-O-C-A-L-I-Z-E' to remember the meaning of localization: 'L' for 'locale', 'O' for 'adapt', 'C' for 'content', 'A' for 'audience', 'L' for 'language', 'I' for 'internationalize', 'Z' for 'zone'.

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