different between localizer vs localize

English

Alternative forms

• localiser
• localizor

Etymology

localize +? -er

Noun

localizer (plural localizers)

1. (computing) A person who localizes (adapts a product for use in a particular country or region)
2. (aviation) The component of an instrument landing system that provides runway centerline guidance to aircraft, but not glideslope information.

Usage notes

• (aviation): Not to be confused with locator.

Related terms

• localization
• localize
• locale
• locality
• localism

Translations

English

Alternative forms

• (UK) localise

Etymology

From local +? -ize. Compare French localiser.

Verb

localize (third-person singular simple present localizes, present participle localizing, simple past and past participle localized)

1. (transitive) To make local; to fix in, or assign to, a definite place.
2. (software engineering) To adapt a product for use in a particular country or region, typically by translating text into the language of that country and modifying currencies, date formats, etc.

   We need to localize our software for the Japanese market.

3. To determine where something takes place or is to be found.

Related terms

• local
• locus
• locality
• localization
• localizor
• localizer
• locate
• location
• locator

Translations

Portuguese

Verb

localize

1. first-person singular present subjunctive of localizar
2. third-person singular present subjunctive of localizar
3. first-person singular imperative of localizar
4. third-person singular imperative of localizar