navigation

Definition

The theory, practice and technology of charting a course for a road vehicle, ship, aircraft, or spaceship.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French navigation, from Latin nāvigātiōnem, accusative singular of nāvigātiō (“sailing, navigation”), from nāvigātus, perfect passive participle of nāvigō (“sail”). Morphologically navigate + -ion.

Example Sentences

• "An ocean-going yachtsman must be competent at night navigation"