Location

/loʊˈkeɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A particular place or position.

The location of the restaurant makes it easy to find.

A point or area within a specified space.

We need to find a location for the outdoor event.

The act or process of locating or determining the position of something.

The location of the missing package was finally determined.

A setting or backdrop for a film, play, or other performance.

The film was shot in a stunning location in the mountains.

From Latin 'locatio', meaning 'a placing, a location'.

in location

referring to being present at a specific site.

location scout

a person responsible for finding places for filming.

location-based services

services that use geographic data to provide information.

locator

a person or device that identifies the position of something.

locate

to find the position of something.

local

relating to a particular area or neighborhood.

the spot

Let's meet at the spot for lunch.

the digs

This is my digs, where I live.