localization

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  • a determination of the place where something is
  • "he got a good fix on the target" (physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body

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    Localization can mean any of the following:
  • Generally, localization is the determination of the locality (position) of an object.
  • Often, localization is the adaptation of an object to a locality. An example is in software localization, where the messages which a program presents to a user need to be translated into various languages.
  • In economics, Internationalization and localizationlocalization is a way to adapt products for non-native environments.
  • In telecommunications, GSM localizationlocalization is a technique for determining the location of a user of a GSM cell phone.
  • In mathematics, localization of a ringlocalization is a certain technique in abstract algebra; see also localization of a module, localization of a category.
  • In acoustics, sound localization describes how our ears find the direction of a sound source.
  • In web design, localization refers to the adaptation of language, content and design to reflect local cultural sensitivities.
  • In condensed matter physics, Anderson localizationlocalization is the spatial confinement of particles in a structure.
  • In mechanics, Plasticity_(physics)plasticity, localization refers to the concentration of strain deformation in the material as thin bands
  • In biology, localization of function refers to when different parts of an organ, tissue, cell, or other unit perform different tasks. It most often refers to localization of brain function.The word "Localization" is occasionally abbreviated as "l10n" (the number ten between the letters ''l'' and ''n'') because there are ten letters between its first and the last letters.See also: Globalizationdisambig !de:Lokalisierungnl:Plaatsbepal ing? op aarde
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    Software Development Company Specialized in Arabic
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    SALT Group
    SALT - Systems Arabic Localization Technology Co. is a growing Information Technology enterprise since the year 2000. Main activities are: Linguistic and graphical Localization from English into Arabic as our only dedicated expertise. Localization involves all human knowledge such as IT, Scientific, technical, Business, Financial, Medical, Economics, etc.... Hosting Scientific Websites is our second major activity: Egyptian Earth Sciences Websites, Conferences, educational, etc...
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    ILA Translation Services
    We provide translation from English to Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Oriya, Assamese, Urdu, Arabic, Sinhala, Nepali, Tibetan, etc. and vice versa.
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    Translation Services USA
    Professional translation services in more than 100 languages. Document translations. Website and software localization services.
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    World Wide Web Consortium
    International industry consortium founded in 1994 whose purpose is to develop specifications, guidelines, software, and tools to promote the Internet's evolution and ensure its interoperability.
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    Localisation Industry Standard Association
    LISA is the premier organization for the globalization, internationalization, and localization industries (GIL), providing best practice, business guidelines, and multilingual communication standards.
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    Silicon Valley Localization Forum
    This site contains a wide range of information about the localization industry, including lists of books and magazines, online courseware, tools lists and contact information. Also provided is access to a discussion forum for online inquiries.
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