Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

locate

verb
/loʊˈkeɪt/
Definition
To discover or determine the exact position, place, or situation of something.
Examples
  • The GPS system can locate your position within seconds.
  • She used a map to locate the restaurant.
  • Scientists are trying to locate the source of the signal.
Meaning
To find out where something is situated or to identify its precise location.
Synonyms
  • find
  • discover
  • determine
  • pinpoint