navigation
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for navigation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The process or skill of planning and following a course of travel.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use navigation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin navigationem, "sailing," from navigare, "to sail."
Full origin of navigation →Frequently asked questions
What does “navigation” mean?
The word “navigation” means the process or skill of planning and following a course of travel. In plain terms, finding your way (on a journey) or a website's menu system.
How do you pronounce “navigation”?
“Navigation” is pronounced na-vih-GAY-shuhn (/nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “navigation” in a sentence?
Here is “navigation” used in a sentence: “Modern navigation relies heavily on satellite GPS.”
What part of speech is “navigation”?
“Navigation” is a noun.
Where does the word “navigation” come from?
The word “navigation” comes from Latin. From Latin navigationem, "sailing," from navigare, "to sail.".
Is “navigation” a common word?
“Navigation” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “navigation” have?
“Navigation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process or skill of planning and following a course of travel.
What is the difference between navigation and GPS?
Navigation is the whole process or skill of planning and following a course of travel. GPS is one specific tool used for navigation: a satellite positioning system that tells you exactly where you are.
Is navigation countable or uncountable?
Navigation is normally an uncountable noun, so you speak of good navigation rather than "navigations". On the web, phrases like "the navigation" treat a site's menus and links as one system rather than countable items.
What is celestial navigation?
Celestial navigation is the traditional skill of planning and following a course using the positions of the sun, moon, planets, and stars. Sailors relied on it for centuries before satellite systems existed.