: 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
gallons per second
Examples of GPS in a Sentence
Noun
The car comes with GPS.
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Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
But the Sunday before Labor Day, Francis cut off his GPS ankle monitor and took an Uber to the border.
—Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
Different counties also take various additional security measures, such as installing GPS tracking devices and tamper-proof tabs on the boxes.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
Some authorities outside of Los Angeles County have questioned the reliability of contractors responsible for monitoring GPS trackers.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The initial bail offer included a $50 million bond, house arrest, GPS monitoring and strict limitations on visitors, but a district judge denied the request.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
But the Sunday before Labor Day, Francis cut off his GPS ankle monitor and took an Uber to the border.
—Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
Different counties also take various additional security measures, such as installing GPS tracking devices and tamper-proof tabs on the boxes.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
Some authorities outside of Los Angeles County have questioned the reliability of contractors responsible for monitoring GPS trackers.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for GPS
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“GPS.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/GPS. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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