Main Entry: nav·i·ga·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌna-və-ˈgā-shən\

Function: noun

Date: 1547

1 : the act or practice of navigating
2 : the science of getting ships, aircraft, or spacecraft from place to place; especially : the method of determining position, course, and distance traveled
3 : ship traffic or commerce

— nav·i·ga·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-n^əl\ adjective

— nav·i·ga·tion·al·ly adverb