location 
location
Definition
lo·ca·tion (lō kā′s̸hən)
noun
- a locating or being located
- position in space; place where a factory, house, etc. is or is to be; situation
- an area marked off or designated for a specific purpose
- ☆ Film an outdoor set or setting, away from the studio, where scenes are photographed: chiefly in on location
Etymology: L locatio
lo·ca′·tional adjective
location
Synonyms
location
n.
The act of locating
finding, discovering, searching out; see locating.A position
place, spot, section; see position 1.A site
situation, place, scene; see area 2, neighborhood 1.
location
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- specify: Grid reference: A grid reference is a way of specifying a location in the United Kingdom.
- occupy: T here were two distinct decoy sites occupying the same location.
- choose: For many couples, choosing the right location is the first step in planning their wedding.
- identify: This specialist question invites client to identify the precise location of the symbol.
- indicate: These bright areas could indicate possible locations of tumors or other abnormalities.
- determine: The new data, if any, is followed by a symbol that determines the next location to be displayed.
Adjective modifier
- geographical: Helsinki's geographical location sits on a narrow peninsula, limiting development northwards.
- ideal: Music House's Garden Studio is an ideal location for children to enjoy an intimate party event for up to 20 children.
- exact: Tomorrow we hope to push on to the site of Camp 3, exact location to be decided.
- prime: The main campus is an ideal venue taking full advantage of the University's prime location in Cardiff's civic center.
- remote: For these reasons they are most likely to be practical in more remote locations.
- convenient: Are the courses you would like to attend not available in a convenient location near you?
Modifies a noun
- map: Click here to view a location map of the reserve on the National Cycle Network website provided by Sustrans - the sustainable transport charity.
- close: Retaining many original features, the property is ideally situated in an attractive location close to the town center.
Noun used with modifier
- shelf: It is usually made up of a string of words and numbers indicating the exact shelf location.
- waterside: Kingfisher 6 records received form the month from waterside locations in the county.
- seafront: Lagos is a stunning seafront location and a very cosmopolitan town that combines the past and the present day in perfect proportions.
- seaside: DNP Millendreath - We offer the choice of 2 self-catering holiday villas in a quiet and peaceful seaside location.
- memory: The default is to step forward to the next memory location.
- hillside: NEW ENTRY FOR 2002 - CURRENTLY GOOD AVAILAILABILITY FOR 2002 COSTA BRAVA: Two bed house in idyllic hillside location.
location Quotes
If the best minds in the world had set out to find us the worst possible location in the world to fight this damnable war, politically and militarily, the unanimous choice would have been Korea. Adams
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