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GIS

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000482

A geographic information system, a framework for gathering, managing, analyzing, and visualizing data that is tied to a spatial or geographical location. It integrates location data with descriptive information, creating layered maps that reveal patterns and relationships. GIS applications include urban planning, environmental impact assessment, and logistics, using data formats like shapefiles or GeoJSON.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-000482
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectTechnical
Record as JSON 
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  "definition": "A geographic information system, a framework for gathering, managing, analyzing, and visualizing data that is tied to a spatial or geographical location. It integrates location data with descriptive information, creating layered maps that reveal patterns and relationships. GIS applications include urban planning, environmental impact assessment, and logistics, using data formats like shapefiles or GeoJSON.",
  "subject": "Technical",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/gis/"
}

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