A to Z GIS | Explore this related guide, featuring updated terms and graphics and developed in coordination with Esri’s GIS Dictionary team.
Learn more about A to Z GIS
GIS Dictionary
Browse dictionary
GML
URL copiedShare URL
[information systems, standards]
Acronym for Geography Markup Language. An XML modeling language designed to store and transport geographic information, including coverages, vector, and sensor data. GML was created and is managed by the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC).