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Global Positioning System

DEFINITIONS OF: Global Positioning System

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n 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

Synonyms:
GPS
Type of:
navigational system
a system that provides information useful in determining the position and course of a ship or aircraft
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