latitude and longitude

Meaning

A system of coordinates used to identify any specific point on the Earth's surface.

Examples

• The pilot checked the latitude and longitude before filing the flight plan.
• Modern GPS devices display latitude and longitude to help hikers navigate remote trails.

Pronunciation: ˈlætɪtuːd ænd ˈlɒŋɡɪtjuːd

Synonyms of latitude and longitude

Words with a similar meaning to latitude and longitude:

• coordinates
• grid reference
• geoposition