locating tool
[LOH-kay-ting tool]
nounpl: locating tools
ferramenta de localização
1. A device or instrument used to find, identify, or determine the position of something
The technician used a locating tool to find the underground pipe.
O técnico usou uma ferramenta de localização para encontrar o cano subterrâneo.
2. In manufacturing or machining, a device that positions or aligns a workpiece
The locating tool ensured precise alignment of the component during assembly.
A ferramenta de localização garantiu o alinhamento preciso do componente durante a montagem.
3. In software or digital contexts, a feature or application that helps users find specific information or locations
The GPS locating tool on the smartphone helps users navigate unfamiliar areas.
A ferramenta de localização GPS no smartphone ajuda os usuários a navegar em áreas desconhecidas.
The term 'locating tool' is primarily used in technical, industrial, and engineering contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it appears frequently in manufacturing and utility companies, while in the USA it is common in construction and utility locating services (especially for finding buried pipes and cables). The Portuguese equivalent 'ferramenta de localização' is widely understood across Portuguese-speaking regions.
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