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  1. [coordinate systems] A method for identifying positions on the globe. This is often constructed with a grid that either refers to the earth's latitude and longitude (graticule), or a planar equivalent that divides grid lines by a fixed length from a predefined point of origin.
  2. [modeling, standards] A collection of abstract principles, numerical standards, conventional values, models, and specifications for quantitatively describing the positions of points in space and how these positions vary over time.

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