Location determination

Also known as location estimation or location sensing. The process of determining a location, geolocation. or position.

Location estimation
Could be taken to apply only to methods that return a calculated coordinate based on averages. Could also be taken to apply only when using a probabilistic method. Also, an alias of the phase where a fingerprinting method infers the location of a mobile device.

Location sensing
Could be taken to apply to symbolic locations moreso than those with coordinates. Could also be taken to apply moreso when using the deterministic methods.