geolocations
Places on Earth
Geolocations are geographic positions identified by coordinates—typically latitude and longitude.
The term appears most often in technology contexts, where devices determine geolocations through GPS, cell towers, or IP addresses.
The app tracks your geolocations throughout the day.
A single position is a geolocation; the process of determining it is geolocation without the article.
Satellite-based location technology
- coordinatesLocation-specifying number pairs
- waypointsIntermediate navigation targets
- mappingDiagram of correspondences
- directionsGuidance for reaching somewhere
routing · positioning · latitude · longitude · triangulation · satellites · tracking · pinpointing
Arrival confirmations
- taggingAttaching identifying markers
- FoursquareGeolocation social media platform
- InstagramPhoto-sharing social platform
- geotaggingEmbedding coordinates in media
stories · places · venue · meetups · discovery · whereabouts · hangouts · hotspots
Monitoring location over time
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- data collectionSystematic accumulation of facts
- opt-outChoose not to participate
- permissionsOfficial allowances granted
digital footprint · anonymization · geofencing · consent · GDPR · stalkerware · metadata · exposure
Software communication protocols
- geospatialRelating to earth-position data
- databasesOrganized electronic information collections
- metadataDescriptive information about content
- IP addressesUnique device location codes
beacons · RFID · geotags · GIS · accuracy · precision · real-time · mobile devices
Promotions based on user data
- store locatorsTools showing nearby branches
- delivery zonesRegions receiving shipped goods
- fleet managementSupervising organizational vehicles collectively
- logisticsCoordination of complex activities
geotargeting · business listings · ride-sharing · regional pricing · market analysis · foot traffic · catchment areas
GPS
Satellite-based location technology
- coordinatesLocation-specifying number pairs
- waypointsIntermediate navigation targets
- mappingDiagram of correspondences
directions · routing · positioning · latitude · longitude · triangulation · satellites · tracking · pinpointing · wayfinding
check-ins
Arrival confirmations
- taggingAttaching identifying markers
- FoursquareGeolocation social media platform
- InstagramPhoto-sharing social platform
geotagging · stories · places · venue · meetups · discovery · whereabouts · hangouts · hotspots · community events
tracking
Monitoring location over time
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- data collectionSystematic accumulation of facts
- opt-outChoose not to participate
permissions · digital footprint · anonymization · geofencing · consent · GDPR · stalkerware · metadata · exposure · privacy settings
APIs
Software communication protocols
- geospatialRelating to earth-position data
- databasesOrganized electronic information collections
- metadataDescriptive information about content
IP addresses · beacons · RFID · geotags · GIS · accuracy · precision · real-time · mobile devices · firmware
targeted advertising
Promotions based on user data
- store locatorsTools showing nearby branches
- delivery zonesRegions receiving shipped goods
- fleet managementSupervising organizational vehicles collectively
logistics · geotargeting · business listings · ride-sharing · regional pricing · market analysis · foot traffic · catchment areas
geolocationsdirections
Guidance for reaching somewhere
headings · vectors · trajectories · bearings · routes