Geospatial: meaning, definitions and examples

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geospatial

 

[ ˌdʒiː.oʊˈspeɪ.ʃəl ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

technology

Relating to or denoting data that is associated with a particular location.

Synonyms

geographic, spatial

Examples of usage

  • Geospatial data is used in mapping and tracking applications.
  • Geospatial technology allows us to analyze and visualize data based on location.
Context #2 | Adjective

technology

Relating to or denoting data that is associated with a particular location in physical space.

Synonyms

geographic, spatial

Examples of usage

  • The geospatial analysis helped identify the most suitable location for the new store.
  • Geospatial information systems are widely used in urban planning.

Translations

Translations of the word "geospatial" in other languages:

🇵🇹 geoespacial

🇮🇳 भौगोलिक

🇩🇪 geospatial

🇮🇩 geospasial

🇺🇦 геопросторовий

🇵🇱 geoprzestrzenny

🇯🇵 地理空間的

🇫🇷 géospatial

🇪🇸 geoespacial

🇹🇷 coğrafi

🇰🇷 지리 공간의

🇸🇦 جغرافي مكاني

🇨🇿 geoprostorový

🇸🇰 geopriestorový

🇨🇳 地理空间的

🇸🇮 geoprostorski

🇮🇸 landfræðileg

🇰🇿 геокеңістік

🇬🇪 გეოსივრცული

🇦🇿 coğrafi məkan

🇲🇽 geoespacial

Word origin

The term 'geospatial' originated from the combination of 'geo-' referring to Earth and 'spatial' relating to space or area. The use of geospatial data and technology has significantly increased with the advancements in mapping, GPS, and geographic information systems. It has become essential in various fields such as urban planning, environmental monitoring, and disaster response.

See also: geographic, geographically.