geographic information science

noun

The scientific study of the nature and use of geographic information; the theoretical foundation of geographic information systems.

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Meanings

noungeographic information science (uncountable)

alternative geographical information science

  1. uncountableThe scientific study of the nature and use of geographic information; the theoretical foundation of geographic information systems.

Origin

Coined by Michael Goodchild in the early 1990s, and quickly caught on in the academic community.

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geographic information science. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/geographic%20information%20science

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“geographic information science.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/geographic%20information%20science. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “geographic information science,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/geographic%20information%20science.

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