Definitions

1. noun

The act or process of navigating, especially by means of maps, charts, and electronic devices.

“The GPS system assisted the sailors in their navigation across the ocean.”

2. noun

The skill or ability to find one’s way in unfamiliar places or to understand how to get from one place to another.

“She excelled in navigation during her solo hike through the mountains.”

3. noun

The arrangement of controls and instruments in a vehicle, especially an aircraft or ship, for the purpose of steering and controlling its movement.

“The pilots had to familiarize themselves with the new navigation system before takeoff.”

4. verb

To find or determine the best route or method of travel.

“The driver had to navigate through heavy traffic to reach the destination on time.”

5. verb

To move or steer a vehicle, especially an aircraft or ship, through a course or route.

“The pilot navigated the plane through the dense clouds to avoid turbulence.”