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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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The technology is a trans-Atlantic collaboration between Vantor, Dutch geospatial intelligence company Bravo1Alpha, U.S.-based Persistent Systems and Ukrainian defense firm Burevii.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 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

Satellite imagery, cargo tracking, and other near real-time forms of geospatial data allow traders to see oil movements and make adjustments before those changes turn into shocks.

From Barron's Nov. 20, 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

A new approach, called a spatial database engine, creates intuitive objects from standard geospatial databases and uses commercial databases to add attributes to the objects.

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

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