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Localize vs Translocate - What's the difference?

localize | translocate |

In transitive terms the difference between localize and translocate

is that localize is to make local; to fix in, or assign to, a definite place while translocate is to displace, or move from one place to another.

localize

English

Alternative forms

* (UK) localise

Verb

(localiz)
  • To make local; to fix in, or assign to, a definite place.
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  • To adapt a product for use in a particular country or region, typically by translating text into the language of that country or region and, if necessary, ensuring support of different character sets.
  • We need to localize our software for the Japanese market.

    translocate

    English

    Verb

    (translocat)
  • To displace, or move from one place to another.
  • (of a chromosomal segment) To cause to undergo translocation.