location services
/ˈloʊkəˌsɪˈtʃənz/ · lo·ca·tion·ser·vices
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- A system or service that provides information about a device's or user's geographical location. The smartphone's location services were disabled to conserve battery life.
- A set of technologies and protocols used to determine a device's or user's location, often relying on GPS, Wi-Fi, or cellular signals. The company developed a location services platform for emergency responders to quickly locate people in distress.
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Did you know? The concept of location services has become increasingly important in modern life, with many applications relying on accurate location data to provide services such as ride-hailing, food delivery, and social media check-ins.