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Localization
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Also called: l10n
Plain-language definition
Plain-language definition
Adapting a product’s language and presentation for a particular locale.
Why it matters
A locale-aware glossary must not assume that an English alias or alphabetical order works everywhere.
Technical detail
Localization applies translated content plus locale-specific formatting, plural rules, sorting, terminology, and sometimes layout while preserving stable concepts.
Examples
- An English glossary entry and a Spanish entry share a concept but have separate reviewed wording.
Related terms
Sources and review
Reviewed July 12, 2026 by [email protected]. Next review due July 11, 2027.
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 — World Wide Web Consortium Accessed 7/11/2026
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