Global Positioning System Definition
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noun
A system of satellites, computers, and receivers that is able to determine the latitude and longitude of a receiver on Earth by calculating the time difference for signals from different satellites to reach the receiver.
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(cartography) A system which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from a constellation of US military satellites.
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Singular:
Global Positioning System
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global-positioning-systemsOrigin of Global Positioning System
From the proper noun Global Positioning System.
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