real-time positioning

[/ˈriːəl taɪm pəˈzɪʃənɪŋ/]
nounpl: real-time positionings
posicionamento em tempo real
1. The continuous determination and display of an object's or person's location with minimal delay, typically using GPS, satellite, or wireless technologies
The delivery company uses real-time positioning to track vehicles on their routes.
A empresa de entrega usa posicionamento em tempo real para rastrear veículos em suas rotas.
2. A technology system that provides immediate geographical or spatial coordinates with near-zero latency
Real-time positioning is essential for autonomous vehicle navigation.
O posicionamento em tempo real é essencial para a navegação de veículos autônomos.
3. The process of establishing market position or brand perception instantly and continuously in response to competitor actions
The marketing team employed real-time positioning to adapt their campaign messaging.
A equipe de marketing empregou posicionamento em tempo real para adaptar suas mensagens de campanha.
This term is widely used in Brazil's growing logistics, ride-sharing, and technology sectors, particularly with companies like 99Taxis and iFood. It reflects the country's digital transformation and adoption of location-based services. In Portugal, the term is similarly used in modern tech contexts but may be less prevalent in traditional industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
live positioninginstant location trackingreal-time trackingGPS positioningcontinuous positioning
Antonyms / Antônimos
delayed positioninghistorical trackingoffline positioningstatic location

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posicionamento em tempo real
Standard term used in technology and logistics sectors
São Paulo
posicionamento em tempo real
Common in tech industry and corporate communications
Rio de Janeiro
rastreamento em tempo real
Alternative term emphasizing the tracking aspect
Portugal
posicionamento em tempo real
Same as Brazil; also used in 'localização em tempo real'

Related Words

GPSgeolocationlocation servicestracking systemsatellite navigationlatencycoordinates

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep track of something in real time
on the map in real time
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