locator (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈloʊkeɪtər/

Definition

A device or system that determines the exact position of something or someone.

Examples

• The expedition team used a satellite locator to track their progress in the remote wilderness.

• This app acts as a digital locator for all your misplaced keys and wallets.

• Emergency services rely on cell phone locators to find people in distress.

Synonyms of locator

Words with a similar meaning to locator:

• tracker
• positioner
• finder

Antonyms of locator

Words with the opposite meaning to locator:

• obscurer
• misdirector

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