a navigational system involving satellites and computers that can determine the latitude and longitude of a receiver on Earth by computing the time difference for signals from different satellites to reach the receiver
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global positioning system::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | gps |
| Type of | navigational system |
Examples of global positioning system
global positioning system
The birds also carried small global positioning system units to track position.
From the nytimes.com
It can't be solved by dropping bread crumbs or using a global-positioning system.
From the omaha.com
A global positioning system was stolen from one and a cell phone from another.
From the lohud.com
Two global-positioning-system devices guide the researchers to their target.
From the economist.com
Also, it tracks the area being harvested using global positioning system technology.
From the fresnobee.com
China has been both a competitor and a partner in global positioning system efforts.
From the orlandosentinel.com
One of the more recent additions to Pac Mate is a global positioning system.
From the news-journalonline.com
A global positioning system device was among property stolen from a vehicle.
From the washingtonpost.com
A global positioning system and monitors keep the combine moving straight.
From the businessweek.com
