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

According to Taka, if TikTok had wanted to examine his geolocation more closely, the app could have found him "very easily".

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

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

So authorities turned to digital geolocation to determine his whereabouts, said the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment to the media.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2025

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 • Jan. 2, 2025