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geolocation
(GEOgraphic LOCATION) The physical location of an object in the world, which may be described by longitude and latitude or by a more identifiable venue such as a city or street address.
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Definition: geolocation
(GEOgraphic LOCATION) The physical location of an object in the world, which may be described by longitude and latitude or by a more identifiable venue such as a city or street address.
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