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
Documents open instantly, and navigation through large files is almost instantaneous.
—
Edward Mendelson, PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
Instead of typing a long string of numbers into their navigation instruments, pilots use unique five-character codes chosen by the FAA to guide them.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024
Without a common reference frame, confusion can ensue—from small inconveniences to graver problems, such as mapping inconsistencies and navigation errors.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
Disney shareholders on Wednesday rejected board nominees allied with activist investor Nelson Peltz, ending a combative, months-long proxy battle centered on the company’s navigation of the topsy-turvy onset of the streaming era.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2024
In recent decades, researchers have discovered impressive navigation skills in various birds, in seals, even in a few insects — the latter of which have low-resolution compound eyes.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2024
The military is also developing a positioning, timing and navigation service to be distributed by low-Earth-orbit satellites.
—Chris Buckley, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Dali makes a u-turn away from the terminal and approaches a pair of navigation buoys marking the channel.
—Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
Proactive Regulatory Engagement And Market Responsiveness A proactive stance on regulatory navigation, including early engagement with authorities and seeking specialized legal advice, is crucial for compliance and might reveal competitive opportunities.
—Martin Petkov, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Edward Mendelson, PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
Instead of typing a long string of numbers into their navigation instruments, pilots use unique five-character codes chosen by the FAA to guide them.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024
Without a common reference frame, confusion can ensue—from small inconveniences to graver problems, such as mapping inconsistencies and navigation errors.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
Disney shareholders on Wednesday rejected board nominees allied with activist investor Nelson Peltz, ending a combative, months-long proxy battle centered on the company’s navigation of the topsy-turvy onset of the streaming era.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2024
In recent decades, researchers have discovered impressive navigation skills in various birds, in seals, even in a few insects — the latter of which have low-resolution compound eyes.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2024
The military is also developing a positioning, timing and navigation service to be distributed by low-Earth-orbit satellites.
—Chris Buckley, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Dali makes a u-turn away from the terminal and approaches a pair of navigation buoys marking the channel.
—Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
Proactive Regulatory Engagement And Market Responsiveness A proactive stance on regulatory navigation, including early engagement with authorities and seeking specialized legal advice, is crucial for compliance and might reveal competitive opportunities.
—Martin Petkov, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Navigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/navigation. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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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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