"pseudo-localization" meaning in All languages combined

See pseudo-localization on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

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  1. (software engineering) The practice of using fake localization strings during development, intended to test the software's capability of handling multilingual text. Wikipedia link: pseudo-localization Categories (topical): Software engineering Synonyms: pseudolocalization Synonyms (shortening): pseudoloc
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