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also British localise
localizes; localized; localizing
1
: to keep (something) within a limited area : to prevent the spread of (something)
Doctors are trying to localize the infection by using antibiotics.
2
: to find or identify the location of (something)
The computer technician was able to localize the fault quickly.
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“Localize.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/localize. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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