location

/ləʊˈkeɪʃən/
nounBeginner a place or position
general

a particular place or position

We need to find the exact location of the meeting.

We must determine the precise place where the meeting will occur.

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Can refer to physical places, digital coordinates, or abstract positions.

general

a place where something is situated or happens

The accident occurred at a remote location.

The crash happened in a distant area.

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Often used in geography, travel, and real estate contexts.

💻Technology
technical

a specific point in a digital or virtual space

The GPS coordinates pinpointed the location of the lost hiker.

The GPS data identified the exact position of the missing person.

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Common in GPS, mapping, and navigation systems.

Collocations

change locationto move to a different placeremote locationa place far from cities or peoplecurrent locationthe place where someone or something is now

Related Phrases

on locationphrase
at the actual place where something is happening
location-based servicephrase
a service that uses GPS or other tech to provide info based on a user's location

💡Pro Tip

Prepositions with 'location'

'At' is used for specific points (e.g., 'at the location'), while 'in' is used for areas (e.g., 'in the city').

Gold Rule

Avoid redundancy

Do not say 'location place'—'location' alone is sufficient.

📖Word Origin

From Old French 'locacion,' from Latin 'locatio,' meaning 'a letting or lease,' from 'locare' (to place).

📝Usage Notes

Often used with prepositions like 'at,' 'in,' or 'to' (e.g., 'at this location').

Word Breakdown

loc
place or position
root
+
-ation
action or state of
suffix
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