# latitude and longitude

**Pronunciation:** ˈlætɪtuːd ænd ˈlɒŋɡɪtjuːd · LAT-ih-tood and LONG-gih-tood

**Part of speech:** noun phrase

## 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.
- Historians studied the explorer's logs to map his journey by latitude and longitude.

## Synonyms

- coordinates — General term for numerical values defining a position.
- grid reference — Specific to map-based systems rather than global spheres.
- geoposition — Technical term for a location on Earth.

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