HyperDic: localisation

English > 2 senses of the word localisation:
NOUNcognitionlocalisation, localization of function, localisation of function, localization principle, localisation principle, localization(physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body
actlocalisation, localization, location, locating, fixa determination of the place where something is
English > localisation: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
Meaning(physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body.
Synonymslocalization of function, localisation of function, localization principle, localisation principle, localization
CategoryphysiologyThe branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms
Narrowerlateralization, lateralisation, lateralitylocalization of function on either the right or left sides of the brain
Broaderprinciple, ruleA rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
Spanishlocalización
English > localisation: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningA determination of the place where something is.
Synonymslocalization, location, locating, fix
Narrowerecholocation, echo soundingDetermining the location of something by measuring the time it takes for an echo to return from it
Broaderdetermination, findingThe act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
Spanishlocalización, localizar, posición, ubicación
Catalanlocalització
Verbslocaliserestrict something to a particular area
localiseidentify the location or place of

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