localize
lo·cal·ize
verb \ˈlō-kə-ˌlīz\lo·cal·izedlo·cal·iz·ing
Definition of LOCALIZE
transitive verb
2
: to assign to or keep within a definite locality
intransitive verb
: to accumulate in or be restricted to a specific or limited area <an infection that localizes in the ear>
— lo·cal·iz·abil·i·ty \ˌlō-kə-ˌlī-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— lo·cal·iz·able \ˈlō-kə-ˌlī-zə-bəl\ adjective
— lo·cal·i·za·tion \ˌlō-kə-lə-ˈzā-shən\ noun
See Examples of LOCALIZE
- Doctors are trying to localize the infection by using antibiotics.
- The computer technician was able to localize the fault quickly.
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