localization

Pronunciation: /ˌloʊkəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a determination of the place where something is
  2. noun (physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body

Etymology

From localize + -ation; compare French localisation.

In classic literature

Synonyms

localisation, location, locating, fix

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
determination
Narrower (hyponyms)
echolocation

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