localizer

English

Alternative forms

• localiser, localizor

Etymology

From localize +‎ -er.

Noun

localizer (plural localizers)

1. (computing, translation studies) A person who localizes (adapts a product for use in a particular country or region, or adapts translated text to fit a local culture).
2. (aviation) The component of an instrument landing system that provides runway centerline guidance to aircraft, but not glideslope information.

Usage notes

• (aviation): Not to be confused with locator.

Related terms

• localization
• localize
• locale
• locality
• localism

Translations

person who localizes

Finnish: kotoistaja, paikallistaja Russian: локализатор (ru) m (lokalizator)

component of an instrument landing system

Finnish: suuntalähetin Turkish: lokalizer