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

navigational

ˌna-və-ˈgā-sh(ə-)nəl 

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

Photo : Kalmar Automotive The minimalist interior does not include a navigation system or stereo, though a Bluetooth connection can be made from any modern device. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024

Keyboard navigation is another essential feature, enabling users who cannot use a mouse to navigate through the site using their keyboard. —Tina Gada, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024

If the navigation subsystem doesn’t understand stairs, then the robot may tumble down them and hurt itself (and possibly innocent bystanders). —Hans Peter Brondmo, WIRED, 10 Sep. 2024

For instance, the commercial satellite industry alone (encompassing communication, Earth observation, and navigation services) generated $285 billion in revenue in 2023, according to the Satellite Industry Association. —Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 9 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1547, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing navigation

• celestial navigation

Kids Definition

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

navigational

-shnəl 

-shən-ᵊl

adjective