geolocation

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Geolocation' is the process of finding the geographical location of a device or individual with the help of digital information. It's like a global address finding system used on the internet.

Examples in Different Contexts

In interactive art, geolocation can change display based on the viewer's location. An artist might explain, 'My installation uses geolocation to display images from the viewer's hometown.'

Practice Scenarios

Public-Policy

Scenario:

The city planning department wants insights into residents' use of public parks. How can we gather this data efficiently?

Response:

Perhaps we could rely on geolocation data of park visitors collected from their smartphones and analyze patterns.

Business

Scenario:

It seems our online store is receiving significant traffic from overseas. Should we consider adapting our product offerings?

Response:

That might be an excellent opportunity. Let's use geolocation data to understand what products are popular in those regions.