internationalization
internationalization — noun
1. the work of making a product, company, or activity operate in or involve many di
the work of making a product, company, or activity operate in or involve many different countries around the world, not just one
Elena's company started its internationalization by opening a small office in Singapore.
Software developers add internationalization features so an app can handle different date formats.
collocation: internationalization features (in software/tech)
Rosa's university has an internationalization program that lets students study abroad for one term.
Internationalization of the business helped the local brand reach customers in over twenty countries.
Ibrahim joined a team that focuses on the internationalization of medical products for Asian markets.
- globalization
broader concept covering worldwide economic and cultural integration; internationalization focuses more on the process of adapting for specific foreign markets
- expansion
more general — does not imply cross-border activity; any growth in size or scope
- localization
narrower — adapting a product for ONE specific country or region, while internationalization prepares it for many
- localization
the opposite direction of focus — narrowing to a single market instead of expanding across multiple countries
- nationalization
bringing assets or industries under national (rather than international) control
文法句型
internationalization + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Almost always uncountable; commonly appears in business strategy, software development, and higher education contexts.