Local — generally means that which relates to a specific area or place, and is not vast or widespread.Local may also refer to:In medicine: * Local refers to a restricted part of the organism; such as a local anesthesiaIn computing: * Locale, a term used… … Wikipedia
Local — Lo cal (l[=o] kal), a. [L. localis, fr. locus place: cf. F. local. See {Lieu}, {Locus}.] Of or pertaining to a particular place, or to a definite region or portion of space; restricted to one place or region; as, a local custom. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Local — Lo cal, n. 1. (Railroad) A train which receives and deposits passengers or freight along the line of the road; a train for the accommodation of a certain district. [U.S.] 2. In newspaper cant, an item of news relating to the place where the paper … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Local H — Infobox musical artist Name = Local H Img capt = Local H in concert Background = group or band Years active = 1987 present Origin = Zion, Illinois, United States Genre = Post grunge Hard rock Alternative rock Label = Island (1995 1999) Palm… … Wikipedia
.local — Infobox Top level domain name=.local background=#ADFF2F introduced= type=Pseudo domain style host suffix status=Not in root but used by the mDNS protocol. registry=Machines on the local net can automatically register an address. sponsor= Apple,… … Wikipedia
local — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English localle, from Late Latin localis, from Latin locus place more at stall Date: 15th century 1. characterized by or relating to position in space ; having a definite spatial form or location 2. a. of, relating… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Local government — refers collectively to administrative authorities over areas that are smaller than a state.[citation needed] The term is used to contrast with offices at nation state level, which are referred to as the central government, national government, or … Wikipedia
Local search (Internet) — Local search is the use of specialized Internet search engines that allow users to submit geographically constrained searches against a structured database of local business listings. Typical local search queries include not only information… … Wikipedia
Local-loop unbundling — (LLU) is the regulatory process of allowing multiple telecommunications operators use of connections from the telephone exchange s central office to the customer s premises. The physical wire connection between customer and company is known as a… … Wikipedia
Local exchange carrier — (LEC) is a regulatory term in telecommunications for the local telephone company. In the United States, wireline telephone companies are divided into two large categories: long distance (interexchange carrier, or IXCs) and local (local exchange… … Wikipedia
