Localization (L10N)

Localization (L10N)

Of or relating to the process of translating a product into different languages or adapting a product for a specific country or region.

Industry: Translation & localization

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Localization

Translation & localization; Localization (L10N)

The process of adapting a programme for a specific local market, which includes translating the user interface, resizing dialogue boxes, customising features (if necessary), and testing results to ...

Translation

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N)

When a part of communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

Interpreting

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N)

The facilitating of oral or sign-language communication, either simultaneously or consecutively, between users of different languages. The process is described by both the words interpreting and ...

Proofreading

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N)

The correction of errors in a translated text. A reading a proof copy of a text in order to detect and correct any errors.

Localization vendor

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N)

A supplier who provides localization related services to a localization company. A vendor can be a translator, proofreader, project manager, desktop publisher, tester etc.