geotag
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈdʒiːoʊˌtæɡ/
KK: /ˈdʒiːoʊˌtæɡ/
noun
Definition
A digital label that includes the geographical location where a photo, video, or social media post was created or shared.
Example
She added a geotag to her vacation photos to show where she had traveled.
Conversation
Have you ever thought about using a geotag for your photos?
Yeah, I think it adds a nice touch to share where the picture was taken.
I agree! It makes it easier to remember the locations later.
Exactly! Plus, it helps friends find those places too.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tag
label
marker
Antonyms
unlink
remove
erase
verb
Definition
To add information to a digital item that shows where it was taken or created, usually using GPS data.
Example
She decided to geotag her vacation photos so her friends could see where she had been.
Tense Forms
Past: geotagged
Past Participle: geotagged
Conversation
Did you remember to geotag the photos from our trip?
No, I totally forgot! I should have done that before posting.
It would have made it easier for others to find the locations.
Root Explanation
Geotag is formed from "geo-" (from Greek "geō", meaning earth) and "tag" (from Old Norse "tagga", meaning to attach or label). The word "geotag" refers to the act of attaching geographical information to a digital media, effectively labeling it with its location on Earth.
Memory Tip
Think of 'geo-' meaning 'earth' and 'tag' meaning 'to label' — so a geotag is a label that tells you where something is on the earth.
Visually Confused Words
geta