localizer

English

Alternative forms

localiser, localizor

Etymology

localize +‎ -er

Noun

localizer (plural localizers)

(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).
(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

Translations

person who localizes

Finnish: kotoistaja, paikallistaja

component of an instrument landing system

Finnish: suuntalähetin
Turkish: lokalizer

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