geographic reference
[dʒiːəˈɡræfɪk ˈrɛfərəns]
nounpl: geographic references
referência geográfica
1. A specific point, location, or landmark used to identify or describe the position of something on Earth
The GPS coordinates serve as a geographic reference for the hiking trail.
As coordenadas do GPS servem como uma referência geográfica para a trilha de caminhada.
2. Information used in mapping, navigation, or spatial documentation to establish where something is located
The cartographer used historical documents as a geographic reference to recreate ancient borders.
O cartógrafo usou documentos históricos como uma referência geográfica para recriar fronteiras antigas.
3. A contextual marker such as a city, region, or natural feature that helps locate or understand spatial relationships
Without a geographic reference, it's difficult to understand where the remote village is situated.
Sem uma referência geográfica, é difícil entender onde a aldeia remota está localizada.
In both Brazil and the USA, geographic references are fundamental in education, urban planning, and navigation systems. In Brazil, geographic references are often tied to regional landmarks and municipal boundaries, while in the USA they frequently incorporate GPS technology and address systems. The term is widely used in academic, professional, and technological contexts across both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
use as a geographic reference
establish a geographic reference point
geographic reference system
geographic reference data
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