localized Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb identify the location or place of
   localize; localise; place.
   
   • We localized the source of the infection
2. verb concentrate on a particular place or spot
   localize; localise; focalize; focalise.
   
   • The infection has localized in the left eye
3. verb restrict something to a particular area
   localize; localise.
   
4. verb locate
   localize; localise; set; place.
   
   • The film is set in Africa
5. adjective satellite confined or restricted to a particular location
   localised.
   
   • the localized infection formed a definite abscess
6. adjective satellite made local or oriented locally
   localised.
   
   • a decentralized and localized political authority

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