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navigation
/ˌnæv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
[/ˌnæv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/]
finding the way
Advancednoun
Definition
The process of planning and following a route from one place to another.
Example
Good navigation skills helped the sailors cross the wide ocean without losing their way.
Good navigation skills helped the sailors cross the wide ocean without losing their way.
Etymology
From Latin 'navigatio', from 'navis' (ship) and 'agere' (to drive).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in sailing, aviation, and digital interfaces.