The term GPS Screen Display is a combination of three words: GPS, Screen, and Display. GPS stands for Global Positioning System, which is a satellite-based navigation system used to determine the exact location of a person or object on Earth. Screen refers to the display device, such as a computer monitor or smartphone, that is used to show the information from the GPS. Display is the act of presenting the information from the GPS on the screen. The term GPS Screen Display can also refer to a MAP, which is a graphical representation of a geographical area.