location analysis
nounUK /ləʊˈkeɪʃən əˈnæləsɪs/
US /loʊˈkeɪʃən əˈnæləsɪs/
Location analysis is the work of studying a place to learn where things are and why they are there.
The map team did a location analysis to find the best spot for the new park.
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2. In business, it is the study of where to put a store or office so it will do well.
The company used location analysis before opening its new shop downtown.
3. In computing, it is the process of finding where something is on a screen or in data.
The app uses location analysis to show your position on the map.
4. In science, it is the careful study of where a thing is found in nature.
Scientists did a location analysis to see where the rare birds nest.