gridreferences
nounUK /ˈɡrɪd ˌrɛf.ər.əns.ɪz/
US /ˈɡrɪd ˌrɛf.ɚ.əns.ɪz/
Grid references are special codes that help you find exact spots on a map.
The teacher asked us to write down the grid references for the treasure on the map.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Numbers used on a grid to pinpoint a place, like on a graph.
Each square on the graph has its own grid reference.
3. A way to describe where something is using rows and columns.
The grid reference for the hidden picture is B4.
4. A set of letters and numbers that shows a spot on a map.
We used the grid reference to find the campsite.