First Known Use: 1975
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1GPS
noun \ˌjē-(ˌ)pē-ˈes\
: a radio system that uses signals from satellites to tell you where you are and to give you directions to other places
Full 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
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Origin of GPS
Global Positioning System
2GPS
abbreviation
Definition of GPS
gallons per second
GPS Defined for Kids
GPS
noun \ˌjē-ˌpē-ˈes\
Definition of GPS for Kids
: a radio system that uses signals from satellites to determine the user's location and give directions to other places
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