localization / locating
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locating
The finding or determining of the exact place or position of something or someone.
Die Lokalisierung des Anrufs half der Polizei, den Täter schnell zu finden.
Locating the call helped the police find the perpetrator quickly.
localization
The adaptation of a product, software, or content to the linguistic and cultural conditions of a specific country or region.
Für den Erfolg in Japan ist die sorgfältige Lokalisierung unserer App entscheidend.
Careful localization of our app is crucial for success in Japan.
localization
In medicine, the containment or restriction of a disease process or pain to a specific area of the body.
Durch die schnelle Behandlung gelang die Lokalisierung der Infektion auf einen kleinen Bereich.
Thanks to the quick treatment, the infection was localized to a small area.
The noun 'Lokalisierung' (localization/locating) is derived from the verb 'lokalisieren' (to locate/localize). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a noun. The word belongs to the family of 'lokal' (local).
Es ist uns gelungen, das Problem zu lokalisieren.
We managed to locate the problem.
You can recognize the meaning from the context. If it is about technology, the police, or rescue services, it usually means finding a location. In the context of business, software, or marketing, it is about adapting a product to a local market.
Die Lokalisierung des Schiffes war wegen des Sturms schwierig.
Locating the ship was difficult because of the storm.
In a business context, the word is often combined with 'Software' (software), 'Website' (website), 'Spiel' (game), or 'Produkt' (product). People also speak of 'sprachlicher' (linguistic) or 'kultureller' (cultural) 'Lokalisierung' (localization).
Die sprachliche Lokalisierung für den deutschen Markt war sehr aufwendig.
The linguistic localization for the German market was very time-consuming.
The meaning 'Begrenzung eines Krankheitsprozesses' (containment of a disease process) is specific to medical terminology. It is mainly used by doctors and in medical texts.
Das Ziel ist die Lokalisierung des Tumors vor der Operation.
The goal is the localization of the tumor before the operation.
internationalization
For a product intended for several countries, both words may fit. “Internationalisierung” refers to the general orientation beyond national borders, while “Lokalisierung” means the specific linguistic and cultural adaptation to a particular market. Use “Internationalisierung” for the broad process and “Lokalisierung” for individual target markets.
Für den französischen Markt war die Lokalisierung der App mit passenden Texten und Bildern nötig.
For the French market, localizing the app with suitable text and images was necessary.
Die Internationalisierung der Firma machte ihre Produkte für Kunden in vielen Ländern zugänglich.
The company’s internationalization made its products accessible to customers in many countries.
