geolocation
Americannoun
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the process of determining the location of an electronic device, as a computer, cell phone, satellite, etc.
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the actual location as determined by this process.
The website uses the IP address of your device to estimate your geolocation.
Other Word Forms
- geolocate verb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of geolocation
First recorded in 2005–10; geo(graphical) ( def. ) + location ( def. )
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
A geolocation tag was reportedly found on his phone linked to the illicit goods.
From BBC
Near-accidents like these are a daily occurrence on this stretch of North Hillcrest Road, where the perfect row of Canary Island date palm trees have made it the TikTok and Instagram geolocation of choice for locals, film crews and tourists.
From Los Angeles Times
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
They told her they could provide an IP address for the man which would identify his device and provide information about his geolocation, if the police requested that information from them.
From BBC
Such private contractors could use the enormous troves of commercially available online data, including everything from geolocation to online purchase history, to build files on Trump’s political opponents or perceived dissidents.
From Salon
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