locator
Pronunciation: [loʊˈkeɪtər]
Context: "technology"
(noun) a tool or device that helps you find something or show where something is located. For example, a GPS system acts as a locator to help you get to a place.
Example
The locator on my phone guided me to the nearest restaurant.
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Without a locator, we might have gotten lost on the way.
Example
Do you know how to use the locator on your device?
Context: "navigation"
(noun) a person, item, or system that identifies the position of something, like a map that shows where you are. It helps in finding specific places easily.
Example
The map served as a locator for all the historical landmarks in the city.
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Without a proper locator, we couldn't find the museum in the busy area.
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Can you show me the locator that points to the nearest gas station?
Context: "real estate"
(noun) a feature or tool that helps you find or identify properties for sale or rent. It shows where homes or apartments are located on a website.
Example
The locators on the real estate website helped us find our dream home.
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It was hard to search without the locator; we had to look at each listing manually.
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How does the locator on this site work for finding available apartments?