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locator

Pronunciation: [loʊˈkeɪtər]

Word

Learn how to use locator in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

Example

Without a locator, we might have gotten lost on the way.

Example

Do you know how to use the locator on your device?

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.

Example

It was hard to search without the locator; we had to look at each listing manually.

Example

How does the locator on this site work for finding available apartments?

How to pronounce locator

Pronunciation: [loʊˈkeɪtər]

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