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

For instance, the van could be integrated within a greater inventory control system when serving as a commercial transporter or equipped with an off-road-specific navigation system when used as an adventure camper. —New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2024

There’s also a chance for minor radio blackouts because of solar radiation, intermittently affecting low-frequency navigation systems and signals and radio frequencies, the NOAA said. —Ty Roush, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024

The $32 million Housing Hub, a low-barrier shelter where individuals and families will face fewer restrictions on their behavior, will include a day center and housing navigation center for connecting guests to permanent housing. —Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Oct. 2024

Moreover, slick menus and streamlined interfaces make navigation a breeze. —PCMAG, 23 Oct. 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