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单词 navigational
释义

navigation

noun

nav·​i·​ga·​tion ˌna-və-ˈgā-shən How to pronounce navigation (audio)
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
navigational
ˌna-və-ˈgā-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce navigation (audio)
adjective
navigationally adverb

Example Sentences

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 Our lives today depend on what’s in space: communications systems, weather forecasting, financial transactions and even the location and navigation functions on your cell phone rely on satellites. Moriba Jah, CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 Lincoln, an expert in river navigation, explained how Union ships made their way down the Mississippi during the Civil War. Curt Steinhorst, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 The navigation and targeting computers likely only receive data, broadcasting no detectable radio-frequency signal. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 24 Aug. 2022 Yes, this type of networking could have important implications for computation, communications and navigation. Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2022 The city is currently moving forward with a plan to build a much smaller shelter and navigation center in East Anchorage, but the administration has said it won’t be completed until late January at the soonest. Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Aug. 2022 Outdoor enthusiasts from jetskiiers to kayakers to anglers have also raised issues about floating oyster cages and the effect that could have on water navigation and access. Brian Amaral, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Aug. 2022 Google, which has a dominant share in the markets for internet search, navigation and video streaming, is considered a bellwether for the strength of online advertising. Miles Kruppa, WSJ, 26 July 2022 Garmin's Fenix 6s has on-board topographical maps and navigation for roads, trails, and ski courses. Corey Gaskin, Ars Technica, 12 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1547, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

navigation

noun

nav·​i·​ga·​tion ˌna-və-ˈgā-shən How to pronounce navigation (audio)
1
: the act or practice of steering, directing the course of, or finding a way through
2
: the science of figuring out the position and course of a ship or aircraft

navigational

adjective

as in nautical
of or relating to navigation of the sea the folly of trying to sail with outdated navigational maps

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • nautical
  • naval
  • marine
  • maritime
  • hydrographic
  • seagoing
  • seafaring
  • oceanographical
  • oceanographic
  • oceangoing
  • admiralty
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