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GPS

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

1GPS

noun \ˌjē-(ˌ)pē-ˈes\

Definition of GPS

: a navigational system using satellite signals to fix the location of a radio receiver on or above the earth's surface; also : the radio receiver so used

Examples of GPS

  1. The car comes with GPS.

Origin of GPS

Global Positioning System
First Known Use: 1975

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