localize

verb lo·cal·ize \ ˈlō-kə-ˌlīz \

Definition of localize

localized; localizing

transitive verb

1 :to make local :orient locally

2 :to assign to or keep within a definite locality

intransitive verb

:to accumulate in or be restricted to a specific or limited area

an infection that localizes in the ear

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localizability

play \ˌlō-kə-ˌlī-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

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localizable

play \ˈlō-kə-ˌlī-zə-bəl\ adjective

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localization

play \ˌlō-kə-lə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

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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.

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Next up is a second original in Korea as well as localized programs in Japan, France, Germany, England and Mexico.

— natalie jarvey, The Hollywood Reporter, "YouTube Content Chief Talks 'Karate Kid' Reboot, Aging Audiences Up," 4 Aug. 2017
Out of this concept of localized, online social networks and his personal history of sports heartbreak, FansUnited was born.

— tim kiernan, SI.com, "By the Fans, For the Fans: New Website Aims to Give Fans Big Voice in Teams' Decisions," 1 Aug. 2017
The main threat from this system is damaging thunderstorm winds, large hail and localized flooding.

— cincinnati enquirer, Cincinnati.com, "Duke Energy reports thousands without power due to storms," 7 July 2017
Bieter localized other features of the Senate’s health care proposal.

— idahostatesman, "Boise mayor calls on Risch, Crapo to oppose Senate health care bill," 29 June 2017
Meteorologists said localized flooding and isolated severe storms are possible across the region through Saturday morning.

— scott dance, baltimoresun.com, "Remnants of Tropical Storm Cindy forecast to reach Maryland late Friday," 22 June 2017
Using localized on-demand streaming data from global services Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube, plus download track sales from iTunes, BillboardPH’s new charts provide the most accurate representation of music popularity in the Philippines.

— billboard staff, Billboard, "Billboard Philippines Launches First National Charts," 20 June 2017
The skin problem might stay localized in one part of the body or grow excessively all over.

— dr. manny alvarez, Fox News, "Does 'Werewolf Syndrome' actually exist?," 20 June 2017
The India market is very similar to China in the sense that it’s very localized.

— WSJ, "Chinese Tourism Giant Ctrip Looks to Go Global," 13 June 2017

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First Known Use of localize

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LOCALIZE Defined for English Language Learners

localize

verb

Definition of localize for English Language Learners

: to keep (something) within a limited area : to prevent the spread of (something)
: to find or identify the location of (something)

LOCALIZE Defined for Kids

localize

verb lo·cal·ize \ ˈlō-kə-ˌlīz \

Definition of localize for Students

localized; localizing

:to keep or be kept in a certain area Firefighters localized the fire.

Medical Dictionary

localize

verb lo·cal·ize

variants: also British localise play \ˈlō-kə-ˌlīz\

medical Definition of localize

localized also British localised; localizing also British localising

transitive verb

:to make local; especially :to fix in or confine to a definite place or part

hot applications helped to localize the infection

intransitive verb

: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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