Home > Industry/Domain > Translation & localization > 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.

Contributors in Localization (L10N)

Localization (L10N)

Relay

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N)

In simultaneous interpretation, this refers to interpreting from an interpretation, not directly from the speaker, and it is used when an interpreter does not know the language of the speaker. ...

Sight translation

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N)

The oral translation of a text. One example would be when a consecutive interpreter at a press conference is handed a prepared statement in English and asked to read it aloud, in the target language.

Glossary

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N)

Glossaries are essential tools for translators, but must never be considered substitutes for translating competence. A good glossary will make a good translator better, but it is of little help to a ...

Headphone

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N)

Simultaneous interpretation equipment includes a variety of headphones and earphones; some for the interpreters, others for the participants.

Hybridization

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N)

(1) The assimilation of foreign terms into a language (2)The intermingling of the legal systems of common law and civil law countries as a consequence of globalization.

Internationalisation

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N)

In the context of translation, it refers to the process of adapting products or services to the international market. It can include redesigning technical specifications, packaging, labels, etc. to ...

Interpretation equipment

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N)

Equipment used in simultaneous interpretation. Simultaneous interpreting requires (1) appropriate equipment for the interpreters. This includes, at a minimum interpreters headphones, microphones, ...

Featured blossaries

The history of coffee

Category: History   2 5 Terms

Big Data

Category: Technology   1 2 Terms