Coordinate

Jargon-Free Definition

A pair of numbers that tells where a point is.

QCAA/AC9 Definition

A set of numbers used to locate a point in a coordinate system.

Examples of Word Use in School

  • Write the coordinate of the point.
  • Plot the coordinate on the grid.
  • Swap the coordinate values and compare.

Mathematical Definition

In the Cartesian plane, a coordinate is usually an ordered pair giving the horizontal and vertical position of a point.