geofence
English
/ˈdʒiːəʊfɛns/, /ˈdʒioʊfɛns/
noun
Definitions
- (computing) 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".
Etymology
Prefix from English fence.
Origin
English
fence
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- fence English
- fence sitter English
- fenceful English
- fenceless English
- fencelike English
- fenceline English
- fencepole English
- fencepost English
- fencer English
- fencerow English
- forefence English
- geofencing English
- outfence English
- refence English
- ringfence English
- unfence English
- Fenz German
- フェンス Japanese
- ffens Welsh
- fenco Ido
- defens Middle French
- Fens Pennsylvania German