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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Ugo Troiano, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
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An inevitable problem with bus navigation is not the app but the relatively uncontrolled environment of the street itself.
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The Board of Navigation and Canal Commissioners for the navigation district unanimously approved a move to begin negotiations on the lease during a recent meeting.
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Ugo Troiano, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Pick a Destination That Matches Your Energy Prioritize safety, ease of navigation, and solid solo travel infrastructure like hostels and public transit.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
An inevitable problem with bus navigation is not the app but the relatively uncontrolled environment of the street itself.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 25 Mar. 2026
The Board of Navigation and Canal Commissioners for the navigation district unanimously approved a move to begin negotiations on the lease during a recent meeting.
—Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Navigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/navigation. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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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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