HealthAugust 25, 2026
geocoded
JEE-oh-koh-did
Definition
To have assigned a specific geographic coordinate, such as latitude and longitude, to a data point like a store address.
Etymology
The word is a combination of the Greek 'geo-' (earth) and 'code', referring to the process of assigning a numerical geographic location to digital data.
In the news
The researchers geocoded store locations to map their proximity to different communities and analyze how that relates to health outcomes. This allowed them to scientifically track which populations were near low-quality food sources.
New Research: Shopping at This Store May Raise Your Chronic Disease Risk
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