coordinatesystems
nounUK /kəʊˈɔːdɪnət ˈsɪstəmz/
US /koʊˈɔːrdɪnət ˈsɪstəmz/
A coordinate system is a way to find exactly where a point is by using numbers.
The map uses a coordinate system to show where the treasure is hidden.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A set of rules for locating points in space using numbers or directions.
In math class we learned how a coordinate system helps us plot points on a graph.
3. A framework used in science and engineering to describe positions and movements.
Pilots rely on a coordinate system to know their exact location in the sky.
4. A system of lines or grids on a map that helps you find places.
The city map has a coordinate system so you can look up any street quickly.