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localism |
locality |
localization |
localization of function |
localization principle |
localize
| localized
| locally
| locate
| located
| locater
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THESAURUS
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localize
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Verb localize has 4 senses
- localize(v = verb.stative) localise, place - identify the location or place of; "We localized the source of the infection" is one way to locate, situate
- localize(v = verb.stative) focalise, focalize, localise - concentrate on a particular place or spot; "The infection has localized in the left eye" is one way to lie
- localize(v = verb.social) localise - restrict something to a particular area; Array is one way to restrict
- localize(v = verb.creation) localise, place, set - locate; "The film is set in Africa" is one way to present, represent, stage
Derived forms noun locale1, noun localization1
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something
Sample sentence:
Something is ----ing PP
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something
Derived forms noun locale1, noun localization1
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something PP
CIDE DICTIONARY
localize, v. t. [Cf. F. localiser. See Local.].
To make local; to fix in, or assign to, a definite place. H. Spencer. Wordsworth. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
localize, v.tr. (also -ise)
1 restrict or assign to a particular place.
2 invest with the characteristics of a particular place.
3 attach to districts; decentralize.
1 restrict or assign to a particular place.
2 invest with the characteristics of a particular place.
3 attach to districts; decentralize.
Derivative
localizable adj. localization n.
THESAURUS
localize
allocate, assign, box, box in, box up, circumscribe, collocate, confine, cramp, deploy, dispose, emplace, fix, get a fix, hem, hem in, home in on, install, keep from spreading, keep within bounds, limit, locate, narrow, navigate, pin down, pinpoint, place, position, put in place, qualify, restrict, situate, spot, stint, tighten, triangulate, zero in onROGET THESAURUS
localize
Location
VB place, situate, locate, localize, make a place for, put, lay, set, seat, station, lodge, quarter, post, install, house, stow, establish, fix, pin, root, graft, plant, shelve, pitch, camp, lay down, deposit, reposit, cradle, moor, tether, picket, pack, tuck in, embed, imbed, vest, invest in, billet on, quarter upon, saddle with, load, lade, freight, pocket, put up, bag, inhabit, domesticate, colonize, take root, strike root, anchor, cast anchor, come to an anchor, sit down, settle down, settle, take up one's abode, take up one's quarters, plant oneself, establish oneself, locate oneself, squat, perch, hive, se nicher, bivouac, burrow, get a footing, encamp, pitch one's tent, put up at, put up one's horses at, keep house, endenizen, naturalize, adopt, put back, replace.
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