geolocate

American

[jee-oh-loh-kayt, jee-oh-loh-kayt] / ˌdʒi oʊˈloʊˌkeɪt, ˌdʒi oʊ loʊˈkeɪt /

verb (used with object)

to determine the location of (something or someone) by means of GPS or other positioning technology.

Example Sentences

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Researchers say AI models can be useful to professional fact-checkers, helping to quickly geolocate images and spot visual clues to establish authenticity.

From Barron's • Dec. 16, 2025

Its experts can set up a dense network of direction-finding sensors and radars to identify and geolocate threats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

BBC Verify could not definitively geolocate the footage.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025

If this data was used to geolocate, the model would send first responders not to 1280 Grant St., but into the middle of Grant Street, or even the geographical center of Texas.

From Science Daily • Dec. 7, 2023

"The 35th brigade and the 'Ariy' territorial defence unit have fulfilled their task and liberated the village of Staromaiorske. Glory to Ukraine!" said a soldier in the video that Reuters was unable to immediately geolocate.

From Reuters • Jul. 27, 2023

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