Geolocate

//ˌd͡ʒi.oʊˈloʊ.keɪt// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Verb
  1. 1
    To use GPS to provide map coordinates to a person, an object, or event.

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

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

Etymology

From geo- + locate.

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