Locatable: meaning, definitions and examples

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locatable

[ ˈləʊ.kə.tə.bl̩ ]

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in geography

Capable of being located or found on a map.

Synonyms

discoverable, identifiable, traceable

Examples of usage

The new building is easily locatable on the city map.
The treasure is not easily locatable without a proper map.

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in technology

An object or device that can be tracked or located using technology.

Synonyms

finder, locator, tracker

Examples of usage

The locatable is equipped with GPS for easy tracking.
The locatable can be found using the app on your phone.

Translations

Translations of the word "locatable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 localizável

🇮🇳 स्थान योग्य

🇩🇪 auffindbar

🇮🇩 dapat ditemukan

🇺🇦 місцезнаходжуваний

🇵🇱 zlokalizowany

🇯🇵 位置可能

🇫🇷 localisable

🇪🇸 localizable

🇹🇷 bulunabilir

🇰🇷 위치할 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للتحديد

🇨🇿 dohledatelný

🇸🇰 lokalizovateľný

🇨🇳 可定位的

🇸🇮 lokaliziran

🇮🇸 staðsetjanlegur

🇰🇿 орналасқан

🇬🇪 ადგილმდებარეობადი

🇦🇿 yeri müəyyən edilə bilən

🇲🇽 localizable

Word origin

The word 'locatable' is derived from the verb 'locate', which comes from the Latin word 'locatus', meaning 'to place'. The concept of locating objects or places has been important throughout history, from early navigation to modern technology. The term 'locatable' gained popularity in the context of geography and technology in the late 20th century.