Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

coordinates

Noun
kō-ˈȯrd-nəts
Definition
A set of values that show an exact position in a space or on a grid.
Examples
  • The coordinates for the Eiffel Tower are 48.8584° N, 2.2945° E.
  • She plotted the coordinates on the graph to better understand the data.
  • The GPS device requires your coordinates to provide accurate directions.
Meaning
Coordinates are numbers that represent a specific point, typically in the context of two-dimensional or three-dimensional space.
Synonyms
  • positions
  • locations
  • points