navigation
noun
nav·i·ga·tion
ˌna-və-ˈgā-shən 
1
: the act or practice of navigating
2
: the science of getting vehicles from place to place
especially
: the method of determining position, course, and distance traveled
3
: ship traffic or commerce
navigationally
adverb
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.
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Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
This system equips each unit with advanced computing and sensor capabilities for intelligent navigation, perception, and task execution, accessible through a software subscription.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Instead of a pilot’s seat, there is an additional fuel tank and batteries that power navigation and communication systems, according to a report by the Ukrainian outlet Babel that CNN has confirmed.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
This screen also does navigation when paired Yamaha's mobile app, and there's a new USB-C port to power your phone or action cam on the go.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for navigation
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“Navigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/navigation. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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navigation
noun
nav·i·ga·tion
ˌnav-ə-ˈgā-shən
1
: the act or practice of navigating
2
: the science of getting ships, aircraft, or spacecraft from place to place
especially
: the method of figuring out position, course, and distance traveled
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