Locate
/ˈloʊ.keɪt/
Definitions
- (v.) To find or discover the exact place or position of something or someone.
The detective was able to locate the missing evidence.
- (v.) To establish or set something in a particular place for legal or practical purposes.
The company decided to locate its headquarters in the capital city.
Forms
- locates
- located
- locating
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'locate' often implies an official or precise establishment of a site or origin, useful in property or jurisdictional matters.
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