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Definition of geotag

geotag

/ˈdʒiː.oʊˌtæɡ/
ge · o · tag
Plural:geotags
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Adjective:geotagged
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Past Simple:geotagged
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Past Participle:geotagged
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Present Participle:geotagging
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geotag Lexical Profile

geotag Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An electronic tag or piece of metadata that assigns a geographical location, such as latitude and longitude coordinates, to a digital photograph, video, or social media post.

Example

"The wildlife researcher used the geotag embedded in the camera's image file to map the exact location of the rare orchid."

• verb

1

To attach geographical identification metadata, such as latitude and longitude coordinates or a place name, to a digital photograph, video, or social media post.

Example

"Many conservationists advise hikers not to geotag photos of endangered species on social media to protect their habitats from poachers."

• Nearby Words

georgina
georgina river
geoscience
geotag
geothermal
geothermally
geothermic

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Geotag. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/geotag
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