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location
/ləʊˈkeɪʃən/
a place or position
The restaurant's location is perfect for tourists.
The restaurant is in a convenient place for visitors.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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
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