GPSadjectiveproper nounEtymologyexpandacronym formed from the first three letters of the English words: global positioning system.Definitions1. Satellite-based geolocation system.uncountableexpandAttention, le GPS en montagne n'est pas toujours performant !2. Device using this system to display and utilize geographic coordinates, especially for road navigation assistance.metonymyexpandHyperonymgéonavigateur