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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.
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Locator

(US) One who locates, or is entitled to locate, land or a mining claim.

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.
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Locater

A person who fixes the boundaries of land claims

Locator

A person who fixes the boundaries of land claims

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