Locater vs. Locator

Locater and Locator Definitions
Locater
To determine or specify the position or limits of
Locate Albany on the map.
Managed to locate the site of the old artists' colony.
Locator
One that locates, as a smartphone app that shows the locations of nearby services or attractions.
Locater
To find by searching, examining, or experimenting
Locate the source of error.
Locator
One who, or that which, locates.
I found the opening times for my local branch using the Web site's store locator.
Locater
To place at a certain location; station or situate
Locate an agent in Rochester.
Locator
(US) One who locates, or is entitled to locate, land or a mining claim.
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Locater
To become established; settle
New businesses that have located in town.
Locator
(travel industry) The unique alphanumeric reference given to each travel booking.
Locater
Something which serves to locate
Locator
One who locates, or is entitled to locate, land or a mining claim.
Locater
A person who fixes the boundaries of land claims
Locator
A person who fixes the boundaries of land claims
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