geospatial

adjective

geo·​spa·​tial ˌjē-ō-ˈspā-shəl 

: consisting of, derived from, or relating to data that is directly linked to specific geographical locations

If the data set consists of geographical information, it is called spatial (or geospatial) mining.

—Paul McFedries

This investigation uses … geospatial approaches to examine how changing neighborhood conditions after Hurricane Katrina affected the probability of the presence of unattended pools.

—Imelda K. Moise et al.

Examples of geospatial in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Similarly, national mapping agencies—government organizations responsible for maintaining geospatial data—are increasingly collaborating with both commercial and academic partners to improve the quality of geospatial data. —Michael Harrell, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025

Swainston specializes in earth observation technologies, geospatial visualization, and quantitative data analysis. —Oliver Swainston, Space.com, 28 June 2025

However, the methodology of geospatial analysis developed by her isn’t limited to the particular application mentioned, and can be applied across many other industries. —Alexandra Harbert, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025

Powered by geospatial digital twins, these virtual environments offer a unique advantage: realistic experiences without permanent consequences. —Kathleen Kewley, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

geo- + spatial

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for geospatial

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