noun
- devices or systems used to find or identify the position of something
- people whose job is to find or identify the location of something
Examples
- The GPS locators helped rescue teams find the missing hikers.
- Store locators on the website show all nearby branch locations.
- Emergency locators in aircraft automatically transmit distress signals.
- The company hired professional locators to find mineral deposits.
- Cell phone locators can track devices even when they’re turned off.
- Metal locators are commonly used at airport security checkpoints.