Internationalization Meaning
/ɪntəˌnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ləˈzeɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe conversion of something in order to make it international.
nounThe act or process of making a product suitable for international markets, typically by making text messages easily translatable and ensuring support of non-Latin character sets, languages, and regions.
Sentence Examples
Thus, internationalization has become a fashionable slogan for the Japanese.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The company hired a team to handle the ____ of their products for markets in Europe and Asia.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the company has led to the opening of several new offices in Asia, Europe, and Africa.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English international English -ization English internationalization From international + -ization.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Before the union of the Scottish Crown with that of England, it had for a brief period been united with that of France. On this occasion, a complete legal internationalization was effected."
— 1860, The North British Review, volume 33:
"I must say that the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce looks upon this step towards international coinage as part of an internationalization of the weights, measures, and coins."
— 1869, Reports from Commissioners, volume 27:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The company hired a team to handle the ____ of their products for markets in Europe and Asia.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the company has led to the opening of several new offices in Asia, Europe, and Africa.