English · Travel & Places
GPS
/ˌdʒiː.piːˈɛs/
[/ˌdʒiː.piːˈɛs/]
satellite navigation system
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A system that uses satellites to show exact location and give directions.
Example
We relied on the car's GPS to guide us through the unfamiliar mountain roads safely.
We relied on the car's GPS to guide us through the unfamiliar mountain roads safely.
Etymology
An acronym for Global Positioning System, developed by the US military in the 1970s.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in modern driving and navigation.