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A geohash is a random coordinate generated across the world<sup>1</sup> every day by an [[algorithm]] as described on [[XKCD ]][http://www.xkcd.com/426/ comic #426].
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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.
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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.
  
For a little more interactive discussion consider joining [irc://irc.foonetic.net/geohashing the #geohashing IRC channel] on Foonetic.
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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.'''
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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]].
  
<small><sup>1.</sup> Europe/Africa/Asia date handling still under discussion, see the [[Talk:Main Page#Proposed_Time_Zone_Solution|talk page]] for proposed standard.</small>
 
 
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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.