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geospatial

British  
/ ˌdʒiːəʊˈspeɪʃəl /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the relative position of things on the earth's surface

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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A former soldier in Ukraine said geospatial intelligence was sometimes so stale by the time it reached the units at the front line, soldiers couldn’t act on it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026

They provide the corresponding geospatial files to media outlets, including AFP.

From Barron's ● Feb. 24, 2026

To determine where fire is missing and where it is happening too often, the team used geospatial evidence such as pollen records and dirt samples.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 18, 2025

Through traditional ecological knowledge combined with geospatial technology, they actually help stabilize the environment, reduce heat and support fire resilience.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2025

In the past, geospatial data were stored as either raster-based or vector information, and significant processing was required for users to make queries regarding roads, areas, or objects such as building sites.

From Shock and Awe — Achieving Rapid Dominance by James P. Wade

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