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navigation

UK
/ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃən/
US
/ˌnævəˈɡeɪʃən/

Translations

navigationnoun
navigations
pl
navigationDéplacement d’un navire ou d’un aéronef d’un lieu à un autre.
Navigation of the river is difficult due to the strong currents.
La navigation sur la rivière est difficile à cause des forts courants.
navigationScience ou art de déterminer la position et la route d’un navire ou d’un aéronef.
He studied navigation to become a skilled pilot.
Il a étudié la navigation pour devenir un pilote expérimenté.
navigationAction de se diriger en suivant une route ; usage courant en mer, dans les airs ou en déplacement.
The captain relied on navigation to safely guide the ship through the storm.
Le capitaine s’est appuyé sur la navigation pour guider le navire en toute sécurité à travers la tempête.
navigationParcours d’un site web ou d’une application.
The website's navigation is user-friendly and intuitive.
La navigation du site web est conviviale et intuitive.
navigationSystème ou dispositif de guidage de route, notamment en automobile ou en aviation.
The car's navigation showed several alternative routes to avoid traffic.
La navigation de la voiture affichait plusieurs itinéraires alternatifs pour éviter les embouteillages.
Synonyms
direction
routing
steering
guidance
course plotting
wayfinding
pilotage
navigationadjective
UK
/ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃən/
US
/ˌnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
Attributive use before a noun: "navigation system", "navigation software"
navigatoireTerme technique, plus fréquent dans les contextes spécialisés.
The spacecraft was equipped with advanced navigation computers.
Le vaisseau spatial était équipé d’ordinateurs navigatoires avancés.
Synonyms
navigational
navigatory
directional
guiding
steering

Definitions

navigationnoun
The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.
The captain relied on navigation to safely guide the ship through the storm.
The passage of ships or aircraft from one place to another.
Navigation of the river is difficult due to the strong currents.
The science or art of determining the position and course of a ship or aircraft.
He studied navigation to become a skilled pilot.
The act of moving through a website or application.
The website's navigation is user-friendly and intuitive.
A system or electronic device that supplies route guidance or directions to a destination.
The car's navigation showed several alternative routes to avoid traffic.
navigationadjective
Relating to or designed for the act or process of navigation.
The spacecraft was equipped with advanced navigation computers.
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