localizer
/ˈloʊkəlaɪzər/
noun
- A device or system that helps find the exact position of something.
- The hiker carried a localizer that could send her coordinates to rescuers.
- The wildlife team used a radio localizer to track the movements of the tagged bear.
- Airplanes use a localizer as part of the instrument landing system to align with the runway.
- A person or company that adapts products or content for a specific region or language.
- The localizer translated the app's menus and help pages into Korean.
- As a localizer, she ensures that marketing materials feel natural in different cultures.
- The game studio hired a localizer to adjust jokes and references for the Brazilian audience.
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