Global Positioning System

noun

: gps

Examples of Global Positioning System in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At the time, GPS — the Global Positioning System, a constellation of satellites that provide location and time to receivers on Earth, courtesy of the American taxpayer — was still relatively niche for everyday people. — Katherine Dunn, Washington Post, 5 July 2026

The data is fairly precise, measured to within 3 meters every 2 minutes based on the Global Positioning System, Bluetooth beacons, cell phone towers and local wifi networks. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 29 June 2026

The missile system features an inertial navigation system (INS) and mid-course Global Positioning System (GPS) guidance. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026

Though rocket and drone attacks are also to blame, another major hazard is GPS (Global Positioning System) spoofing—the transmission of counterfeit satellite navigation signals. — Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 12 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Global Positioning System

• cryptosystem
• ecosystem
• intersystem
• multisystem
• photosystem
• subsystem

Kids Definition

Global Positioning System

noun

: GPS