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localize
lo·cal·ize [ lṓk'l z ] (past and past participle lo·cal·ized, present participle lo·cal·iz·ing, 3rd person present singular lo·cal·iz·es)


verb 
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb confine or be confined to place: to become confined to, or restrict something to, a particular area
2. transitive verb find location of something: to find the source or location of something
3. transitive verb decentralize control of something: to transfer power or control from a central authority to local bodies

lo·cal·iz·a·ble adjective
lo·cal·i·za·tion [ lk'li záysh'n ] noun
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