navigation

nav·i·ga·tion | \ ˌna-və-ˈgā-shən

Definition of navigation

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

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Examples of navigation in a Sentence

If you're going to be a good sailor you need to master navigation. I don't mind driving if you're willing to do the navigation. Our new car has an onboard navigation system. Navigation becomes more difficult further upriver. There are back and forward buttons for easier browser navigation.

Recent Examples on the Web Non-camping specific upgrades include getting your Weekender wrapped in one of 200 available colors and choices of better audio and navigation features. — Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, "Mercedes-Benz Pops Up with a Weekender Camper," 6 Feb. 2020 Over time, the application has evolved from a fairly static online representation of an atlas, to a GPS-powered navigation tool, to a platform for reviews—and, of course, for ads. — Lauren Goode, Wired, "Google Maps's Jen Fitzpatrick Says the Future of Maps Goes Beyond Driving," 6 Feb. 2020 USA TODAY Google Maps turns 15 this week, and many of the 1 billion-plus people who turn to Google’s app globally each month do so for more than navigation guidance. — Edward C. Baig, USA TODAY, "15 tips to get the most out of Google Maps as the app turns 15," 6 Feb. 2020 The new Escalade will also offer augmented reality navigation with three-dimensional sound cues. — Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN, "The new Cadillac Escalade can drive itself," 4 Feb. 2020 The Transport Ministry announced the closure of the airspace around the Adolfo Suárez-Barajas airport in Madrid after Enaire, Spain’s air navigation authority, reported the possible presence of drones in the area. — Washington Post, "Drone sighting disrupts air traffic at Madrid airport," 3 Feb. 2020 When traffic is severe, the map's navigation software will reroute drivers around the congestion when possible. — Kate Cox, Ars Technica, "How to virtually block a road: Take a walk with 99 phones," 3 Feb. 2020 An eight-inch touchscreen display audio system, AM/FM/HD Radio with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual USB ports, SiriusXM and navigation are optional on the SEL and standard on the Denim model. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, "The Hyundai Venue debuts for 2020 offering flash, not dash," 1 Feb. 2020 Shortly before, the pilot unsuccessfully sought navigation help from air traffic controllers because of poor visibility. — Adam Elmahrek, Los Angeles Times, "Kobe Bryant’s helicopter didn’t have terrain alert system. Could it have averted tragedy?," 30 Jan. 2020

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