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How does what3words work?
How does what3words work?
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what3words has divided the entire world into 3m squares and given each square a unique identifier made from three words. The words are distributed by a mathematical algorithm; they are fixed and will never change.

You can find handy step-by-step instructions on how to use the what3words app here, or learn more about the app in our Using what3words app section.

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