Difference between revisions of "Geohash"
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| − | + | The word geohash is both a noun and a verb, used in a few different ways. | |
| − | These coordinates can be used as destinations for adventures, ''à la'' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geocaching Geocaching]. They can also be used for local meetups. | + | 1. ''noun:'' A '''geohash''' is a random coordinate generated in every [[graticule]] across the world every day by the [[Algorithm]] described in [[XKCD]] [http://www.xkcd.com/426/ comic #426]. These coordinates can be used as destinations for adventures, ''à la'' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geocaching Geocaching]. They can also be used for local meetups. Please refer to the [[Main Page]] of this wiki for more information. |
| − | + | 2. ''verb, intransitive:'' '''to geohash''' is to embark on an [[Expedition|expedition]] the purpose of which is to reach a geohash and/or meet others attempting to do the same. Synonymous with '''go geohashing.''' | |
| − | < | + | 3. ''verb, transitive:'' '''to geohash <something>''' (i.e. a graticule, country, large region or continent) is to attempt to reach geohashes in that jurisdiction. Also used with a preposition "geohash in." For smaller areas, (e.g. cities, parks, neighbourhoods) the preposition is always used. |
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| + | For a little more interactive discussion consider joining the [[Geohashing IRC channel]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:07, 7 April 2019
The word geohash is both a noun and a verb, used in a few different ways.
1. noun: A geohash is a random coordinate generated in every graticule across the world every day by the Algorithm described in XKCD comic #426. These coordinates can be used as destinations for adventures, à la Geocaching. They can also be used for local meetups. Please refer to the Main Page of this wiki for more information.
2. verb, intransitive: to geohash is to embark on an expedition the purpose of which is to reach a geohash and/or meet others attempting to do the same. Synonymous with go geohashing.
3. verb, transitive: to geohash <something> (i.e. a graticule, country, large region or continent) is to attempt to reach geohashes in that jurisdiction. Also used with a preposition "geohash in." For smaller areas, (e.g. cities, parks, neighbourhoods) the preposition is always used.
For a little more interactive discussion consider joining the Geohashing IRC channel.
