navigation

noun

nav·​i·​ga·​tion ˌna-və-ˈgā-shən How to pronounce navigation (audio)
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
navigational adjective
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.
Recent Examples on the Web Rosenworcel in 2018 raised concerns saying U.S. phones have chips designed to operate with global navigation satellite systems of other countries. Fox News, 15 Mar. 2024 Modern cars are internet-enabled, allowing access to services like navigation, roadside assistance and car apps that drivers can connect to their vehicles to locate them or unlock them remotely. Kashmir Hill, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2024 From communication to navigation, defense to telecoms, satellites are key. Jean-François Morizur, Fortune Europe, 8 Mar. 2024 Oceanside opened its own navigation center last August and Escondido is eyeing one focused on sobriety. Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2024 The centers would allow individuals in need to cool off, grab water, sleep, then get navigation assistance for homelessness, substance abuse issues, landlord-tenant problems or whatever led them to seek overnight respite. Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 4 Mar. 2024 Unrestricted navigation for transatlantic crossings combined with Panama and Suez certification make No Limits yachts charter-ready global vessels prepared for adventure. Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 That both of us were in the car, waiting on my caramel cloud iced coffee, navigation set for a destination 2 1/2 hours away, sunglasses on, gas tank full, windshield clean, and both content is what was important. Susan Vollenweider, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2024 Effective navigation of these regulations is essential for ensuring security and privacy compliance. David Balaban, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1547, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of navigation was in 1547

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Cite this Entry

“Navigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/navigation. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

navigation

noun
nav·​i·​ga·​tion ˌnav-ə-ˈgā-shən How to pronounce navigation (audio)
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
navigational
-shnəl How to pronounce navigation (audio)
-shən-ᵊl
adjective

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