Locator (noun)

A person or device that locates or finds the position or location of something.

Origin:

The word 'locator' is derived from the latin word 'locare' meaning 'to place'.

Examples:

1. The locator was used to find the exact location of the missing person.
2. The GPS locator was an essential tool for the hiking team, allowing them to navigate through the wilderness.
3. The dental locator was used to accurately position the implant in the jawbone.
4. The wildlife locator was used to track the migration patterns of the endangered species.
5. The aircraft locator was used to locate the crash site of the missing plane.