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GPS

A satellite-based navigation system that provides precise location and time information to a receiver anywhere on Earth. / A device, such as a handheld unit or a smartphone app, that uses a satellite navigation system to determine a user's position.
Noun
pl: GPSes

This term functions as both the name of the global infrastructure and the specific hardware used to access it. In casual conversation, people typically use "GPS" to refer to the physical device or the software application on a phone, rather than the constellation of satellites themselves.

As an abbreviation for Global Positioning System, it is treated as a countable noun when referring to devices (e.g., "two different GPS units"). It is typically used without an article when referring to the technology in general (e.g., "GPS is essential for modern aviation").

Meanings

Noun

A satellite-based navigation system that provides precise location and time information to a receiver anywhere on Earth.

The driver relied on the GPS to find the remote cabin in the woods.

Noun

A device, such as a handheld unit or a smartphone app, that uses a satellite navigation system to determine a user's position.

I need to update the maps on my GPS before we start the road trip.

Examples

I have a GPS.

I have a GPS.

The GPS is on.

The GPS is on.

Check the GPS now.

Check the GPS now.

I used the GPS yesterday.

I used the GPS yesterday.

The GPS is not working.

The GPS is not working.

Put the GPS in the car.

Put the GPS in the car.

We used the GPS to find the hotel.

We used the GPS to find the hotel.

Travel

The detective tracked the car using GPS.

The detective tracked the car using GPS.

Detective

I forgot to turn on my GPS.

I forgot to turn on my GPS.

Gourmet

The logistics team relies on GPS for efficiency.

The logistics team relies on GPS for efficiency.

Business

Modern archaeology utilizes GPS for precise site mapping.

Modern archaeology utilizes GPS for precise site mapping.

History

GPS technology revolutionized global navigation and timing.

GPS technology revolutionized global navigation and timing.

Trivia

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