locating
Pronunciation: [loʊˈkeɪtɪŋ]
Word
Context: “navigation”
(verb) to find out where something is or to discover where it is placed. Imagine you are looking for your favorite toy in your room; when you see where it is, you are locating it.
Example
She is locating her lost cat in the neighborhood right now.
Example
He couldn’t locate his backpack and was worried it was stolen.
Example
Can you help me with locating my book in the library?
Context: “technology”
(verb) to determine the position of something, often using tools or technology like GPS. This is like when you use your smartphone to figure out where you are on a map.
Example
The app is locating your current position on the map.
Example
The satellite failed to locate the missing plane.
Example
Is the device good at locating people in crowded places?
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