Geofence
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdʒiːəʊfɛns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Geofence is a noun meaning (transitive, computing) To provide a geofence around (an area).
Meaning
(transitive, computing) To provide a geofence around (an area).
More Meanings
- (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".
Example Sentences
Two of them said this was because Mr. Musk had “geofenced” the service so that it was available only in certain areas.
A geofence could be a mile or more around a store or it could be fifty feet from the front door, whatever the business decides.
In this case, you could use the GPS to "geo-fence" the area, and implement access control measures that track where devices are located within the facility, alerting you when mobile devices enter unapproved areas.
The practice, called fingerprinting, is prohibited by Apple. To prevent the company from discovering the practice, Uber geofenced Apple headquarters in Cupertino, changing its code so that it would be hidden from Apple Employees.
Word Forms
- geofences
- geo-fence
- geofencing
- geofenced
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include geo-fence, geofencing, fenceline, fence, geo-fiction, geofictionist.
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