geographic information system

ge·o·graph·i·cal in·for·ma·tion sys·tem

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jee-uh-graf-i-kuh l or jee-uh-graf-ik in-fer-mey-shuh n sis-tuh m]
- /ˌdʒi əˈgræf ɪ kəl or ˌdʒi əˈgræf ɪk ˌɪn fərˈmeɪ ʃən ˈsɪs təm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jee-uh-graf-i-kuh l or jee-uh-graf-ik in-fer-mey-shuh n sis-tuh m]
- /ˌdʒi əˈgræf ɪ kəl or ˌdʒi əˈgræf ɪk ˌɪn fərˈmeɪ ʃən ˈsɪs təm/

Definitions of geographic information system words

noun Technical meaning of geographic information system (application) (GIS) A computer system for capturing, storing, checking, integrating, manipulating, analysing and displaying data related to positions on the Earth's surface. Typically, a GIS is used for handling maps of one kind or another. These might be represented as several different layers where each layer holds data about a particular kind of feature (e.g. roads). Each feature is linked to a position on the graphical image of a map. Layers of data are organised to be studied and to perform statistical analysis (i.e. a layer of customer locations could include fields for Name, Address, Contact, Number, Area). Uses are primarily government related, town planning, local authority and public utility management, environmental, resource management, engineering, business, marketing, and distribution. 1
noun geographic information system An electronic system used to store, process and display geographic information, especially maps. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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