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

Key accessibility issues in healthcare include non-compatible form fields, complex navigation structures, lack of proper labeling for screen readers and poor color contrast that can hinder users with low vision or cognitive disabilities. —Dekel Skoop, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

Standard tech features include a 12.3-inch infotainment touch screen with navigation, remote start, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a wireless phone charger. —Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024

Screenshot: The Verge Some of the other shortcuts that used to live at the top — such as Home, Search, and Profile — will be moved to a new navigation bar at the bottom. —Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024

Amaan’s Japanese pronunciation was great, as were Zainab’s navigation abilities. —Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 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