geolocation
Americannoun
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the process of determining the location of an electronic device, as a computer, cell phone, satellite, etc.
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the actual location as determined by this process.
The website uses the IP address of your device to estimate your geolocation.
Other Word Forms
- geolocate verb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of geolocation
First recorded in 2005–10; geo(graphical) ( def. ) + location ( def. )
Example Sentences
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They can simply purchase data and even physical locations from third-party brokers that routinely scrape the internet for specific geolocation coordinates from weather apps, mobile games, and digital advertising networks.
From Salon • Mar. 12, 2026
The allegations, first announced in January 2025, claimed the companies collected and sold geolocation and driving behavior data from millions of consumers without obtaining their affirmative consent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 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
We used geolocation, social media and facial recognition software to find their families, based as far apart as Colombia and the Philippines.
From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025
Throughout 150 years of boosterism, through our latest cataclysm of fires, the palm tree image makes visual geolocation instant and easy.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2025
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