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lo·cat·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
placement, location, locating, position, positioning, emplacementnoun
the act of putting something in a certain place
localization, localisation, location, locating, fixnoun
a determination of the place where something is
"he got a good fix on the target"
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locating
In geography, location or place are used to denote a region (point, line, or area) on Earth's surface or elsewhere. The term location generally implies a higher degree of certainty than place, the latter often indicating an entity with an ambiguous boundary, relying more on human or social attributes of place identity and sense of place than on geometry.
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locating
Locating is the process of finding or identifying the exact position or place of someone or something. This could be achieved through various methods such as using a map, GPS, or other tracking techniques. It can also be the action of placing or situating in a particular place or position.
Webster Dictionary
Locating
of Locate
Editors Contribution
locatingverb
Verb form of the word locate.
Locating the shop was easy using modern technology.
Submitted by MaryC on March 20, 2020
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of locating in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of locating in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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Locating our assembly in Indianapolis, now that our concerns have been addressed, positions us more strongly as a moral voice in the movement for equal protection under the law for all.
Under international humanitarian law, objects used for humanitarian relief operations must be respected and protected at all times. We are concerned that even a building with a red cross on it can be seriously damaged. Civilian infrastructure, hospitals and medical personnel cannot be targeted. The parties must do everything in their power to avoid locating military objectives within or near densely populated areas and protect civilians against the effects of attacks.
We were always cooperating with [law enforcement] with respect to locating Brian.
Given the presumption that they are American citizens, a line of direct communication was established with US authorities to exchange information and dedicated to locating them. These communications are being carried out at the highest level between the State Government, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the United States Embassy in Mexico.
It is my understanding that the arrest warrant for Brian Laundrie is related to activities occurring after the death of Gabby Petitos and not related to Gabby Petitos actual demise, the FBI is focusing on locating Brian Laundrie and when The FBI occurs the specifics of the charges covered under the indictment will be addressed in the proper forum.
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