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locator Synonyms

Another word for locator

Choosing another word for locator depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person, device, or software system that finds or identifies the position of something.

Usage Example

"She attached a small electronic finder to her keys so she would never misplace them again."

Strongest
finder
Strong
tracker
detector
Weak
spotter

• noun (Context 2)

An alphanumeric code or reference string used to identify a specific record, resource, or travel reservation in a computer database.

Usage Example

"Please enter your six-character record identifier on the airline's website to check in for your flight."

Strong
identifier
pointer

• noun (Context 3)

A person who establishes or surveys the boundaries of a mining claim or parcel of public land.

Usage Example

"The original claimant filed the mining claim with the county recorder in 1894."

Strong
claimant
Weak
surveyor
prospector

• Nearby Words

locate
location
locational
locator
loch
lock
lockable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Locator. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/locator
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