Navigation (Noun)
Meaning 1
The work of a sailor.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- Navigation requires constant attention from sailors on a voyage, as slight miscalculations can result in huge losses.
- As part of her navigation duties, the first mate regularly checks the ship's GPS system for any updates.
- During his time as a cadet, John was taught navigation techniques by experienced sailors on his ship.
- Without accurate navigation, ships risk colliding with rocks, running aground, or drifting into danger.
- Years of navigation experience helped the seasoned captain make an accurate guess of the time they would reach port.
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Meaning 2
The guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
Ship traffic; "the channel will be open to navigation as soon as the ice melts".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.