a way of identifying a mobile phone or internet user’s real geographical location
The appasks my permission for geolocation via a customizedmessage.
This meaning is based on one submitted to the Open Dictionary by: Kerry from United Kingdom on 18/03/2016
Synonyms and related words
Radio, radar and sonar signals
atmospherics
directional
footprint
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The term geolocation is a blend of the words geographical and location. The concept evolved about five years ago, but has steadily gained ground amidst the growing significance of online commerce. The verb form geolocate is also sometimes used, often in the passive or as a participle adjective, as in geolocated web pages.
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geolocation
noun uncountable
US /ˌdʒioʊloʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
DEFINITIONS1
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a way of identifying a cell phone or internet user’s real geographical location
The appasks my permission for geolocation via a customizedmessage.
This meaning is based on one submitted to the Open Dictionary by: Kerry from United Kingdom on 18/03/2016
Synonyms and related words
Radio, radar and sonar signals
cell
directional
footprint
Featured as a BuzzWord!
The term geolocation is a blend of the words geographical and location. The concept evolved about five years ago, but has steadily gained ground amidst the growing significance of online commerce. The verb form geolocate is also sometimes used, often in the passive or as a participle adjective, as in geolocated web pages.