CEFR B1

locating

verb

Meaning

Finding the exact position or place of something or someone.

Examples

The team spent hours locating the buried treasure.
We are currently locating the source of the signal.

Synonyms: finding, spotting, pinpointing, discovering

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locating (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /loʊˈkeɪtɪŋ/

Definition

Finding the exact position or place of something or someone.

Examples

The team spent hours locating the buried treasure.
We are currently locating the source of the signal.
She succeeded in locating her birth parents after years of searching.

How to Use locating

locating something (collocation): The act of finding the position of an object or person. — "The GPS is helpful for locating your destination."
locating someone (collocation): The act of finding the position of a person. — "The police are experienced in locating missing persons."

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