localisation

Noun

Synonyms: localization of function localisation of function localization principle localisation principle localization location locating fix

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

(physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the bodySynonyms: localization of function localisation of function localization principle localisation principle localization
a determination of the place where something is“he got a good fix on the target”Synonyms: localization location locating fix

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

localisation \localisation\ n. Same as localization. [Chiefly Brit.]

Syn: Syn. --, location, locating, fix. [WordNet 1.5]

Free On-line Dictionary of Computing

localisation l10n localised

<programming> (l10n) Adapting a product to meet the language, cultural and other requirements of a specific target market "locale".

Localisation includes the translation of the user interface, on-line help and documentation, and ensuring the images and concepts are culturally appropriate and sensitive. There may be subtle cross-cultural considerations, e.g. do the icons make sense in other parts of the world?

Internationalisation is the process that occurs during application development that makes localisation easier by separating the details that differ between locales from the rest of the program that stays the same. If internationalisation is thorough, localisation will require no programming.

The abbreviation l10n means "L - 10 letters - N".

(1999-06-09)