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.—
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Paul McFedriesThis 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.
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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
As additional wildfires raged in Los Angeles in January, one of my company’s customers, Direct Relief, used geospatial AI to show where healthcare facilities have been damaged or destroyed—and where the top priorities were to escalate relief response targeting the areas of greatest need.
—Mike Capone, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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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
As additional wildfires raged in Los Angeles in January, one of my company’s customers, Direct Relief, used geospatial AI to show where healthcare facilities have been damaged or destroyed—and where the top priorities were to escalate relief response targeting the areas of greatest need.
—Mike Capone, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for geospatial
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“Geospatial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geospatial. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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