localizer

/ˈloʊkəlaɪzər/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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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