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coordinate

nounfemininetécnico/ku.uɾ.dɨˈna.dɐ/medium

co·or·de·na·da

Definition

Each of a set of numbers that determine the position of a point in a system of reference (such as latitude and longitude).
The ship's coordinates were sent to the rescue team.
You need the exact GPS coordinates to find the treasure.
Common collocations
geographic coordinatescartesian coordinatescoordinate systementer the coordinates

Etymology

Do latim 'coordinatus', particípio passado de 'coordinare' (colocar em ordem).

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