Global Positioning System
Example Sentences
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GPS - the Global Positioning System - comprises many small satellites orbiting the Earth.
From Science Daily
“Among other things, these applications introduce the potential for collecting and monitoring user and device information through device sensors such as a camera, microphone and Global Positioning System,” Inspector General Joseph Cuffari said.
From Washington Times
The precision-agriculture approach employs technology and the global positioning system to ensure that seeds, fertilizer and chemicals are used correctly.
From Reuters
Over the last decade, global positioning system technology has been incorporated to ankle bracelets; the base unit is replaced with a smartphone that defendants must carry around the clock, but the more advanced versions incorporate wireless transmitters.
From Encyclopedia.com
ARPA-H is modeled after the military-focused DARPA, which spawned the internet and the global positioning system, commonly known as GPS.
From Seattle Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
