navigation
noun
nav·i·ga·tion
ˌna-və-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 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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Besides navigation for airplanes, boats, cars and people, GPS is also important for coordinating fleets of trucks that transport goods to stock local stores every day.
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Patrick Lin, Professor Of Philosophy, Discover Magazine, 6 July 2024
Companies that specialize in restroom development as well as tech entrepreneurs have created navigation tools for restroom seekers.
—Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
Make sure your boat and all equipment, including navigation, steering, safety equipment like fire extinguishers and first aid kits are fully operational and well-stocked.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024
The central widget is devoted to the navigation, with a design that appears similar to Tesla or Waymo, with an illuminated line stretching out from the virtual vehicle to help the rider keep track of the trip.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 26 June 2024
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Patrick Lin, Professor Of Philosophy, Discover Magazine, 6 July 2024
Companies that specialize in restroom development as well as tech entrepreneurs have created navigation tools for restroom seekers.
—Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
Make sure your boat and all equipment, including navigation, steering, safety equipment like fire extinguishers and first aid kits are fully operational and well-stocked.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024
The central widget is devoted to the navigation, with a design that appears similar to Tesla or Waymo, with an illuminated line stretching out from the virtual vehicle to help the rider keep track of the trip.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 26 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for navigation
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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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