locator
noun
lo·ca·tor
ˈlō-ˌkā-tər 
lō-ˈkā-
variants
or less commonly locater
: one that locates something (such as a mining claim or the course of a road)
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A couple of locator pegs keep it properly positioned at the top of the motherboard tray on the opposite (inner) edge.
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PCMAG, 15 Mar. 2025
Charlotte-area locations in Pineville, Matthews and Concord remain open, according to the online store locator.
—Renee Umsted, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025
While the exact number of stores that have already shuttered is unclear, customers can check Advance Auto's store locator on its website for specific information on their local stores.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
Macy's lists the closing stores on its store locator.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
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PCMAG, 15 Mar. 2025
Charlotte-area locations in Pineville, Matthews and Concord remain open, according to the online store locator.
—Renee Umsted, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025
While the exact number of stores that have already shuttered is unclear, customers can check Advance Auto's store locator on its website for specific information on their local stores.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
Macy's lists the closing stores on its store locator.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for locator
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“Locator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locator. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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locator
noun
lo·ca·tor
variants
also locater
ˈlō-ˌkāt-ər
lō-ˈkāt-
: one that locates something (as a mining claim or the course of a road)
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