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geospatial

geospatial

2 6.0
Relating to the location and features of places on the Earth's surface
  • adjective
  • /ˌdʒiːoʊˈspeɪʃəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : geoespacial
  • Locations of injuries were geocoded, aggregated by census tract, assessed for geospatial clustering, and matched to sociodemographic measures.
  • geospatial clustering
  • geospatial analysis
  • geospatial data

Like a man from the geospatial agency testified and he said, yes, at some point this was complete footage.

Examples

  • Once all the cases had a geospatial reference and a profile, the search for the detection of series can be initiated.

    Academic text (2017)
  • Her research focuses on the application of geospatial analysis to the epidemiology of infectious diseases.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Her research interests are geospatial analysis and the interactions of climate, environment, and society.

    Academic text (2014)
  • His research interests include substance use issues and geospatial methods.

    Academic text (2018)
  • A special thanks to Bob Cart for geospatial data acquisition, analysis, and map production.

    Academic text (2008)
  • How might geospatial technology experts apply their knowledge in concert with those who know the neighborhoods best?

    Academic text (2009)
  • The significance of this research is the use of geospatial sidewalk networks to compare existing infrastructure to the needs of the people.

    Academic text (2018)
  • The research, conducted in 2012, also used geospatial technologies to map and monitor peri-urban growth around Polokwane.

    Academic text (2018)
  • To do this, a geospatial file of the Starkville street network was edited with lines representing existing sidewalk infrastructure.

    Academic text (2018)
  • Her research focuses on geospatial analysis to understand how environmental factors affect urban planning.

Synonyms

spatial
vsgeospatial
76 5.5

About the position and arrangement of things in space

applies specifically to locations on Earth and associated datasets
geographic
vsgeospatial
75 3.5

Relating to the land, sea, or places on Earth

focuses more on exact places and data about objects and activities
geographical
vsgeospatial
48 3.9

About the land, shape, or location of a place

emphasizes exact positions and datasets about objects and activities
locational
vsgeospatial
1 4.9

Relating to a specific place or position

includes exact positions plus surrounding characteristics and related datasets

Compounds

United States government agency that makes and studies maps and satellite images for national security

How Specific

geospatial
  • Specialized
2 6.0
geographic
75 3.5
spatial
76 5.5

Surface Forms

geospatial positive

Morphology

geospatial = spatial (semi-transparent) = geo + space + ial

The formation is clear as geo- plus spatial, but the word is somewhat technical and the geo- combining form may not be fully transparent to all learners.

Etymology

Geospatial comes from the parts geo- meaning 'earth', as in geography, and spatial meaning 'space' or 'place'. So, geospatial is about information that shows where things are on the earth, like the locations and features you see on a map.