gis (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /dʒaɪz/
Definition
A system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of geographically referenced data.
Examples
The city council uses GIS to plan new infrastructure projects.
Understanding GIS is crucial for urban planning and environmental management.
She is studying GIS to improve her skills in spatial analysis.
How to Use gis
- GIS data (collocation)
- Information that is geographically referenced and used within a GIS. — "The team is working on cleaning and validating the GIS data."
- GIS software (collocation)
- Computer programs designed to work with geographic information systems. — "Learning to use GIS software is a key skill for geographers."
- GIS analysis (collocation)
- The process of examining and interpreting geographically referenced data using GIS tools. — "The study used GIS analysis to identify areas at high risk of flooding."
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