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geolocation

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/ˌdʒiːoʊlɪˈkeɪʃən/ · ge-o-lo-ca-tion

the identification or estimation of the geographic location of an object, such as a computer or mobile device.

Meanings

nountechnical

the identification or estimation of the geographic location of an object, such as a computer or mobile device.

کسی شے، جیسے کمپیوٹر یا موبائل ڈیوائس کے جغرافیائی مقام کی شناخت یا تخمینہ لگانا۔

جغرافیائی مقام

joghrafiai maqam

Synonyms

location trackingspatial identificationGPS locationمقام کی نگرانیمکانی شناختجی پی ایس مقام

Antonyms

dislocationmisplacementdetachmentمقام سے دوریغلط جگہعلحدگی

Common Collocations

  • geolocation data
  • geolocation services
  • geolocation technology

Example Sentences

The geolocation of the device allowed us to pinpoint its exact location.

ڈیوائس کا جغرافیائی مقام ہمیں اس کی درست جگہ کا پتہ دینے کی اجازت دیتا ہے۔

Device ka joghrafiai maqam humein is ki durust jagah ka pata dene ki ijaazat deta hai.

Many apps use geolocation to enhance user experience.

بہت سی ایپس صارف کے تجربے کو بہتر بنانے کے لیے جغرافیائی مقام کا استعمال کرتی ہیں۔

Bohat si apps sarif ke tajurbe ko behtar banane ke liye joghrafiai maqam ka istemal karti hain.

Geolocation technology has revolutionized navigation.

جغرافیائی ٹیکنالوجی نے نیویگیشن میں انقلاب برپا کر دیا ہے۔

Joghrafiai technology ne navigation mein inqilab barpa kar diya hai.

Easily Confused With

location:Geolocation specifically refers to the geographic coordinates of a device, while location can refer to a broader term that describes any place.

Word Family

geolocate
verbجغرافیائی مقام پر رکھنا
geospatial
adjectiveجغرافیائی انوکھا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'geo' as geography and 'location' as a specific place.

Imagine using a map application that shows your location on the screen.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "geolocation" — the identification of the real-world geographic location of an object

First known use: 1990s

The term 'geolocation' emerged in the late 20th century with the advent of GPS technology.