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geocode

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A code made up of latitude and longitude, indicating a geographical location.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To find the latitude and longitude coordinates of an address.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I geocode my customers' addresses to provide them with more relevant promotional material.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: reverse geocode

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Pre-Greek der. Proto-Hellenic *gayader. Ancient Greek γαῖᾰ (gaîă)clip. Ancient Greek γῆ (gê) Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-) Ancient Greek γεω- (geō-)der. English geo- English code English geocode From geo- + code.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: geokoodata — add geographical code
  • French: géocoder — add geographical code
  • Vietnamese: mã hóa địa lý — add geographical code
  • Vietnamese: mã hoá địa lý — add geographical code
  • Vietnamese: mã hoá địa lí — add geographical code