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grid reference

British

noun

a method of locating a point on a map or plan by a number referring to the lines of a grid drawn upon the map or plan and to subdivisions of the space between the lines

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The US military log had given us a map grid reference that led us to the village of Nad Ali, in Helmand province.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2022

In the confusion and stress of battle Sgt Perren misheard the grid reference repeated back to him by the US aircrew.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2010

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