localize
verb
lo·cal·ize
ˈlō-kə-ˌlīz 
localized; localizing
2
: to assign to or keep within a definite locality
: to accumulate in or be restricted to a specific or limited area
an infection that localizes in the ear
Examples of localize in a Sentence
Doctors are trying to localize the infection by using antibiotics.
The computer technician was able to localize the fault quickly.
Recent Examples on the Web
But awareness of attacks that appear to be localized to Lower Manhattan has mushroomed across social media in the past week, largely thanks to TikTok’s unique algorithm.
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Kim Bellware, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
When breast cancer is detected early and localized, the five-year relative survival rate is 99%, according to the American Cancer Society.
—Kristina Behr, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
The imaging tests showed that the cancer was localized to my colon and hadn’t spread to other parts of my body.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 11 Mar. 2024
Other community members, including Miki, Vice Mayor Robin Lopez and Councilmember Aaron Tiedemann, argued the divisive issue has become localized.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024
Integrating inventory across sales channels, localizing results on online stores and offering BOPIS let retailers provide a true hybrid experience.
—Zohar Gilad, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
With dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis is localized to the scalp.
—USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2024
It can be localized (confined to one area) or diffuse (spread out).
—Jenny Sweigard, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2024
Subsequent numerical studies supported the notion that a rugged landscape could localize energy, and physicists began to consider the implications.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 26 Feb. 2024
Kim Bellware, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
When breast cancer is detected early and localized, the five-year relative survival rate is 99%, according to the American Cancer Society.
—Kristina Behr, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
The imaging tests showed that the cancer was localized to my colon and hadn’t spread to other parts of my body.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 11 Mar. 2024
Other community members, including Miki, Vice Mayor Robin Lopez and Councilmember Aaron Tiedemann, argued the divisive issue has become localized.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024
Integrating inventory across sales channels, localizing results on online stores and offering BOPIS let retailers provide a true hybrid experience.
—Zohar Gilad, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
With dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis is localized to the scalp.
—USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2024
It can be localized (confined to one area) or diffuse (spread out).
—Jenny Sweigard, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2024
Subsequent numerical studies supported the notion that a rugged landscape could localize energy, and physicists began to consider the implications.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 26 Feb. 2024
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localize
verb
lo·cal·ize
ˈlō-kə-ˌlīz
localized; localizing
1
: to assign to or keep in a definite place or locality
2
: to be restricted to or accumulate in a limited area
pain localized in a joint
Medical Definition
localize
verb
lo·cal·ize
variants
also British localise
localized also British localised; localizing also British localising
: to make local
especially
: to fix in or confine to a definite place or part
hot applications helped to localize the infection
: to accumulate in or be restricted to a specific or limited area
this parasite localizes and grows in the muscle—Morris Fishbein
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