C1 adjective Neutral

hyperlocate

/ˌhaɪpərloʊˈkeɪt/

Describing something that is targeted, positioned, or tracked with extreme geographic precision, typically within a very small area like a specific building or street corner. It is most commonly used in digital marketing and logistics to describe services that react to a user's exact micro-location.

Examples

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1

The new delivery app uses hyperlocate technology to find you even in the middle of a crowded park.

The new delivery app uses hyperlocate technology to find you even in the middle of a crowded park.

2

The board requested a hyperlocate analysis of foot traffic near the flagship store's entrance.

The board requested a hyperlocate analysis of foot traffic near the flagship store's entrance.

3

It's a bit creepy how these hyperlocate ads know exactly which aisle of the grocery store I'm in.

It's a bit creepy how these hyperlocate ads know exactly which aisle of the grocery store I'm in.

Word Family

Noun
hyperlocalization
Verb
hyperlocate
Adverb
hyperlocally
Adjective
hyperlocate
Related
hyper-locality
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Memory Tip

Think of the prefix 'hyper-' (meaning over or extra) combined with 'locate.' It is 'extra-locating'—finding the exact spot, not just the general area.

Quick Quiz

The retail chain uses _________ beacons to send discount coupons to customers as they walk past specific products.

Correct!

The correct answer is: hyperlocate

Examples

1

The new delivery app uses hyperlocate technology to find you even in the middle of a crowded park.

everyday

The new delivery app uses hyperlocate technology to find you even in the middle of a crowded park.

2

The board requested a hyperlocate analysis of foot traffic near the flagship store's entrance.

formal

The board requested a hyperlocate analysis of foot traffic near the flagship store's entrance.

3

It's a bit creepy how these hyperlocate ads know exactly which aisle of the grocery store I'm in.

informal

It's a bit creepy how these hyperlocate ads know exactly which aisle of the grocery store I'm in.

4

Researchers employed hyperlocate sensors to monitor the specific soil moisture levels across different quadrants of the field.

academic

Researchers employed hyperlocate sensors to monitor the specific soil moisture levels across different quadrants of the field.

5

Our primary goal this quarter is to refine our hyperlocate marketing strategy to increase conversion rates in urban centers.

business

Our primary goal this quarter is to refine our hyperlocate marketing strategy to increase conversion rates in urban centers.

Word Family

Noun
hyperlocalization
Verb
hyperlocate
Adverb
hyperlocally
Adjective
hyperlocate
Related
hyper-locality

Common Collocations

hyperlocate data hyperlocate data
hyperlocate marketing hyperlocate marketing
hyperlocate tracking hyperlocate tracking
hyperlocate services hyperlocate services
hyperlocate precision hyperlocate precision

Common Phrases

hyperlocate targeting

hyperlocate targeting

hyperlocate awareness

hyperlocate awareness

hyperlocate signal

hyperlocate signal

Often Confused With

hyperlocate vs geolocation

Geolocation is the general process of finding a location, while hyperlocate implies extreme, high-resolution precision.

hyperlocate vs local

Local refers to a general neighborhood or town, whereas hyperlocate refers to a specific spot or micro-area.

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Usage Notes

Use this word primarily in technical, marketing, or logistics contexts to emphasize that geographic targeting is accurate to within a few meters. It is more specific than 'local'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'hyperlocate' when they simply mean 'local.' It should only be used when referring to high-tech or extremely specific geographic data.

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Memory Tip

Think of the prefix 'hyper-' (meaning over or extra) combined with 'locate.' It is 'extra-locating'—finding the exact spot, not just the general area.

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Word Origin

A compound of the Greek 'hyper' (over, beyond) and the Latin 'locare' (to place).

Grammar Patterns

Used as an attributive adjective before a noun (e.g., hyperlocate marketing). Often functions as a compound modifier.
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Cultural Context

Refers to the rise of the 'convenience economy' and mobile technology where apps provide services based on a user's exact real-time position.

Quick Quiz

The retail chain uses _________ beacons to send discount coupons to customers as they walk past specific products.

Correct!

The correct answer is: hyperlocate

Related Words

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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