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geolocate

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American: /ˌd͡ʒi.oʊˈloʊ.keɪt/

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verb

Meaning 1

To use GPS or other data to provide map coordinates to a person, an object, or event.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • We have geolocated the missing ship, so we can now send rescue personnel.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From geo- + locate.

Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: geolocalitzar — to use GPS to provide map coordinates
  • French: géolocaliser — to use GPS to provide map coordinates
  • Galician: xeolocalizar — to use GPS to provide map coordinates
  • German: geolokalisieren — to use GPS to provide map coordinates
  • Italian: geolocalizzare — to use GPS to provide map coordinates
  • Portuguese: geolocalizar — to use GPS to provide map coordinates
  • Spanish: geolocalizar — to use GPS to provide map coordinates
  • Vietnamese: định vị — to use GPS to provide map coordinates