localize
[
loh
-k
uh
-lahyz]
/ˈloʊ kəˌlaɪz/
verb (used with object)
,
localized,
localizing.
1.
to make
local
; fix in, or assign or restrict to, a particular place,
locality
, etc.
verb (used without object)
,
localized,
localizing.
2.
to gather, collect, or concentrate in one
locality
.
Also,
especially British,
localise
.
Origin
1785-95;
local
+
-ize
Related forms
localizable,
adjective
localization,
noun
localizer,
noun
nonlocalizable,
adjective
nonlocalized,
adjective
unlocalizable,
adjective
unlocalize,
verb (used with object),
unlocalized,
unlocalizing.
Examples from the web for
localised
The effects of radiation therapy are
localised
and confined to the region being treated.
British Dictionary definitions for
localised
localize
/
ˈləʊkəˌlaɪz
/
verb
1.
to make or become local in attitude, behaviour, etc
2.
(
transitive
) to restrict or confine (something) to a particular area or part
3.
(
transitive
) to assign or ascribe to a particular region
Derived Forms
localizable,
localisable,
adjective
localization,
localisation,
noun
localizer,
localiser,
noun
Word Origin and History for
localised
localize
v.
1792, from
local
+
-ize
. Related:
Localized
;
localizing
.
localised
in Technology
localisation