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\Definition of GPS
(Entry 1 of 2)
: 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
abbreviationDefinition of GPS (Entry 2 of 2)
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GPS
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of GPS
: a radio system that uses signals from satellites to tell you where you are and to give you directions to other places
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GPS
noun\ ˌjē-ˌpē-ˈes \
Kids Definition of GPS
: a radio system that uses signals from satellites to determine the user's location and give directions to other places
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The first known use of GPS was in 1974
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