geocode

ge·o·code

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jee-uh-kohd]
- /ˈdʒi əˌkoʊd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jee-uh-kohd]
- /ˈdʒi əˌkoʊd/

Definitions of geocode word

noun geocode the characterization of a neighborhood, locality, etc., according to such demographic features as ethnic composition or the average income or educational level of its inhabitants, especially as used in marketing. 1
noun geocode To find the latitude and longitude coordinates of an address. 1
noun geocode a digital code that matches geographical coordinates to the name of a location 0
verb geocode to assign geographical coordinates to a physical location using a digital code 0

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Origin of geocode

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60; geo(graphic) + code

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Parts of speech for Geocode

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Geocode

geocode popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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geocode usage trend in Literature

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