locator

Sometimes locat·er.

[loh-key-ter, loh-key-ter]

noun

1. a person who locates something.

2. a person who determines or establishes the boundaries of land or a mining claim.

Word History and Origins

Origin of locator¹

1600–10; < Latin locātor a contractor, lessor, equivalent to locā ( re ) ( locate ) + -tor -tor

Example Sentences

Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said the consultants had been “unable to compel” other agencies to share their automatic vehicle locator data.

From Los Angeles Times

Initially, Gladys had no idea where he was taken because he didn't show up on the ICE locator database, an official online database that shows where people are being held.

From BBC

Vehicle locator data obtained by The Times show that most L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

The family couldn’t find Diaz on the ICE locator.

From Los Angeles Times

They spoke about working to find Calderon in ICE’s detainee locator system, and contacting numerous branches of DHS.

From Los Angeles Times