geofence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A virtual perimeter around a geographic area, typically enforced by monitoring the positions of trackable mobile devices inside or outside the area, and determining if they cross the "fence".
verb
  1. To provide a geofence around (an area).

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒiːəʊfɛns/ /ˈdʒiːə-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-geofence.wav /ˈd͡ʒioʊfɛns/

Word forms

geofence geofences geo-fence geofencing geofenced

Etymology

From geo- + fence.

Derived words

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