: 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

GPS

2 of 2

abbreviation

gallons per second

Examples of GPS in a Sentence

Noun The car comes with GPS.
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Noun
These systems, which manage everything from GPS navigation to music streaming and phone connectivity, continuously record details about drivers' habits, routes and even personal communications. Lars Daniel, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 It's equipped with GPS to track speed, distance, and pace, as well as heart rate. Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 27 Oct. 2024 Those pre-approved reasons include attorney visits, medical treatment and GPS monitoring. Mark Morales, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024 Saunders' bond was continued and GPS tether provisions remain in effect, according to 36th District Court online records. Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for GPS 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Global Positioning System

First Known Use

Noun

1974, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of GPS was in 1974

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“GPS.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/GPS. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

GPS

noun
ˌjē-ˌpē-ˈes
: a navigation system that uses satellite signals to find the location of a radio receiver on or above the earth's surface
also : a radio receiver used in a GPS system
Etymology

Noun

Global Positioning System

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