geolocation

American  

[jee-oh-loh-key-shuhn] / ˌdʒi oʊ loʊˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

Digital Technology.

1. the process of determining the location of an electronic device, as a computer, cell phone, satellite, etc.

2. the actual location as determined by this process.

   The website uses the IP address of your device to estimate your geolocation.

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Other Word Forms

• geolocate verb (used with object)

Etymology

Origin of geolocation

First recorded in 2005–10; geo(graphical) ( def. ) + location ( def. )

Example Sentences

The final order approved by the FTC imposes a five-year ban on GM disclosing consumers’ geolocation and driver behavior data to consumer reporting agencies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Last year, the production began using geolocation icons to show the folks at home where a nominee was seated in the ballroom while pop-up banners shared trivia about presenters and winners.

From Salon • Jan. 12, 2026

"Activating the geolocation of his mobile phone led to his arrest late afternoon in Val d'Oise," they said.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

We used geolocation, social media and facial recognition software to find their families, based as far apart as Colombia and the Philippines.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

Throughout 150 years of boosterism, through our latest cataclysm of fires, the palm tree image makes visual geolocation instant and easy.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2025