: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
That call was sent to a conservation officer along with the GPS coordinates of his location. Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024 TikTok, like other social media apps, collects information on users' rough locations via their IP addresses but does not use more precise GPS data. Drew Harwell, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024 The items were photographed and their GPS coordinates were recorded so further archaeological research can occur in the area, according to the association. Moira Ritter, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024 The husband and wife were ordered to wear GPS location monitoring devices and must stay away from minors under 17, according to Missouri’s online court records. Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2024 If separating from your travel group, send a friend your GPS location. Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Mar. 2024 The case started when Leonard’s owner tracked the GPS collar and pressed the app button to flip on the collar’s flashing lights. Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2024 The ruling means the Home Office has 28 days to update its policies around GPS tracking. Morgan Meaker, WIRED, 1 Mar. 2024 If paid, Troconis may be placed under house arrest and have electronic and GPS monitoring. Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 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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