Location: meaning, definitions and examples

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location

[ ləʊˈkeɪʃən ]

^{Context #1}

geographical

A particular place or position.

Synonyms

place, site, spot

Examples of usage

The location of the new store is very convenient.
We need to determine the location of the lost keys.

^{Context #2}

technology

A point or area on a map, especially when described in terms of latitude and longitude.

Synonyms

coordinates, position, site

Examples of usage

The GPS system can help you find your location easily.
The location of the treasure was marked on the map.

^{Context #3}

film industry

A place where a movie or television show is filmed or made.

Synonyms

scene, setting, venue

Examples of usage

The director scouted for the perfect location for the film shoot.
The location for the next scene was a beautiful beach.

Translations

Translations of the word "location" in other languages:

🇵🇹 localização

🇮🇳 स्थान

🇩🇪 Standort

🇮🇩 lokasi

🇺🇦 розташування

🇵🇱 lokalizacja

🇯🇵 位置

🇫🇷 emplacement

🇪🇸 ubicación

🇹🇷 konum

🇰🇷 위치

🇸🇦 موقع

🇨🇿 umístění

🇸🇰 umiestnenie

🇨🇳 位置

🇸🇮 lokacija

🇮🇸 staðsetning

🇰🇿 орналасуы

🇬🇪 ადგილმდებარეობა

🇦🇿 yer

🇲🇽 ubicación

Word origin

The word 'location' originated from the Latin word 'locatio' which means 'a placing, positioning, or situation'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings related to place, position, and setting in different contexts such as geography, technology, and the film industry.