In plain English
It points to a broad area instead of a precise spot. That means the location information is general rather than exact.
In context
Here, it labels the choice for sharing location information that indicates only a general area rather than an exact position.
- Situation
- Reviewing app permissions, consent prompts, access scopes, and security warnings
- What it communicates
- labels the approximate-location setting on the location prompt.
Meaning limits
By itself, the term does not say how large the general area is, because that can vary.
Examples
“The caller could give only an approximate location, somewhere near the old bridge rather than at a specific address.”
“Before sharing where he was, he chose Approximate location.”