navigation

noun
UK: /ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃən/
US: /ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃən/

  1. The act of directing a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport.

    1. The ship's navigation was difficult in the storm.
    2. Modern navigation systems use satellites to pinpoint location with great accuracy.

  2. The process of finding your way from one place to another.

    1. I need help with navigation in this city.
    2. The website's navigation could be improved to make it more user-friendly.

  3. The method of moving around a website or application.

    1. The site's navigation is simple and intuitive.
    2. Users complained about the complex navigation of the new software version.

Synonyms

guidance direction
navigation verb

  1. To direct the course of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

    1. He can navigate a boat very well.
    2. Pilots must be able to navigate accurately in all weather conditions.

  2. To find one's way.

    1. I can navigate using my phone.
    2. She had to navigate through the crowded streets to reach the meeting on time.

  3. To find a way to deal with a difficult or complicated situation.

    1. He tried to navigate the tricky situation.
    2. It's not easy to navigate the complexities of international diplomacy.
navigation adjective

  1. Relating to the process of finding a way to a place.

    1. They had a navigation system in their car.
    2. The navigation equipment helped them find their way back to port safely.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "navigation" in English means: The act of directing a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport., The process of finding your way from one place to another., The method of moving around a website or application..

The phonetic transcription of "navigation" is /ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "navigation": guidance, direction.

Example usage of "navigation": "The ship's navigation was difficult in the storm.". More examples on the page.