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

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

"Telegram is actively used by the enemy for cyber-attacks, the distribution of phishing and malicious software, user geolocation and missile strike correction," the Rnbo said on Friday.

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2024