location

/ləˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the specific place where something is, has been, or is to be, especially as determined by a set of geographical coordinates

“The app used GPS to determine the user’s location.”

2. noun

a particular place in space where something exists or is happening

“The location of the meeting was changed at the last minute.”

3. noun

a particular place or setting, especially in a work of fiction, film, or theater

“The director chose a beautiful location for the movie.”

4. verb

to determine or specify the place of something, especially by using a set of geographical coordinates

“The app location services were turned off to save battery.”

5. verb

to place or position something in a particular location

“The manager decided to location the new store in a busy shopping district.”

6. noun

a place or situation in which something is found or occurs, especially in a scientific or technical context

“The location of the mineral deposit was identified using satellite imagery.”

Synonyms

  • place
  • position
  • site
  • situation
  • spot

Antonyms

  • dislocation
  • displacement