proximity analysis
nounUK /prɒkˈsɪmɪti əˈnæləsɪs/
US /prɑːkˈsɪməti əˈnæləsɪs/
Proximity analysis is a way to find out which things are close to each other on a map.
The park planners used proximity analysis to see which neighborhoods are closest to the new playground.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In geography, a method of measuring how near places or features are to one another.
Proximity analysis showed that the school is within walking distance of most students' homes.
3. In business, a way to study how close customers are to stores or services.
The company used proximity analysis to decide where to open its next shop.
4. In data work, a technique for grouping points that are near each other.
Proximity analysis helped the team spot clusters of similar readings on the map.