LOCALIZED definition: 1. happening in or limited to a particular area: 2. happening in or limited to a particular area…. Learn more.

localize verb lo· cal· ize ˈlō-kə-ˌlīz localized; localizing transitive verb 1 : to make local : orient locally

Something that is localized remains within a small area and does not spread. Weather forecasters are predicting localized flooding in the next few days.

localized (ˈləʊkəˌlaɪzd) or localised adj occurring or concentrating in a particular place; restricted or limited

The Texas flood, in particular, was marked by the type of extremely intense, highly localized downpour that is becoming much more common due to global warming.

Something that's localized only affects a specific place or part of the body. Localized numbness in your fingers means that only your fingers feel numb — the rest of your hand and arm feel …

Localized, in general, refers to something that is confined to a particular area, region, or part. It suggests that the matter or issue at hand is limited, specific, circumscribed, and not widely …

Restricted or limited to a specific body part or region. Localized pain and numbness.

The term 'localized' originated in the field of software development, where it refers to the process of adapting a product, service, or content for a specific target audience or location.

If your business is localized to a specific community, network with on-air news personalities or hometown athletes.