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Definition location in American English

location noun

noun
/loʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

▪ determine, establish, find, identify, pinpoint

1

the place or position where someone or something is or where something happens

Example

Have they managed to pinpoint the location of the boat yet?

Example

We have not found a good location for the new offices.

Example

The talks are taking place at a secret location.

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1.1

the process of finding out the place where someone or something is

Example

Location of replacement parts is very difficult.

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2

a place where a movie or TV program is made away from a studio

Example

The unit promotes the city of Newark as a location for movie makers.

Example

a thriller filmed entirely on location

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Definition location in American English