coordinate pair
nounUK /kəʊˈɔːdɪnət peə/
US /koʊˈɔːrdɪnət per/
A coordinate pair is two numbers that tell you exactly where a point is on a map or grid.
The coordinate pair (3, 5) means you go three steps right and five steps up.
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2. In math, an ordered set of two values written as (x, y) that shows a position.
Plot each coordinate pair on the graph paper.
3. A pair of numbers used to find a place on a map, like latitude and longitude.
The treasure map gave a coordinate pair for the hidden chest.
4. Two linked values that work together to describe something, such as a size or a location.
The app stores your favorite spot as a coordinate pair.