Defined term
Geographical Information System
Geographical Information System: A system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial or geographical data.
Also known as: GIS
Alternative names:
GIS
Verified
🏆 High Consensus
Infrastructure
Definition
A system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial or geographical data.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
A system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of spatial or geographical data. GIS systems are used to validate voting district boundaries and may be integrated with the voter registration system.
Sources
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NIST Election Terminology Glossary, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
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EAC IT Glossary for Election Officials
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EAC Information Technology Terminology
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NIST Election Glossary
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