(いちじょうほう)

いちじょうほう
noun
location information; location data; geolocation
technical
1. location information; location data; geolocation
Data indicating the geographical position of a device, person, or object. Commonly associated with GPS, smartphones, and map services.
位置情報(いちじょうほう)オンにしてください
Please turn on location services.
This app uses location data to show nearby stores.
From a privacy standpoint, sharing location information requires caution.

A compound of 位置(いち) (position, location) and 情報(じょうほう) (information). A modern term that became widely used with the spread of smartphones and GPS technology.

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