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localized | localizer |

As an adjective localized

is limited to a particular area, in a local vicinity only.

As a verb localized

is past tense of localize.

As a noun localizer is

a person who localizes.

localized

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Limited to a particular area, in a local vicinity only.
    • It's a localized phenomenon: it only happens around non-sceptics.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (localize)

    • localizer

    English

    Alternative forms

    * localizor

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (computing) A person who localizes
  • (aviation) The component of an instrument landing system that provides runway centerline guidance to aircraft, but not the glideslope information.

    • Usage notes

    * (aviation) Not to be confused with locator.

    Related terms

    * localization * localizor * localize * locale * locality * localism