Word
aviation
Phoneticsavi·a·tion
US/ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/
UK/ˌeɪvɪˈeɪʃən/
In Japanese
Japanese from JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR. All sources.
Definitions
01flying and operating aircraft
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the activity of flying or operating planes and other aircraft.
n. the act of flying or operating aircraft, including the practical skills and procedures involved in flight.
“He decided to pursue a career in aviation because he loved flying.”
“Modern aviation relies heavily on automated systems to assist pilots during the most demanding phases of a long-haul flight.”
Synonyms
02the aircraft industry
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the business of designing, building, and selling aircraft.
n. the industrial sector concerned with the design, manufacture, and commercial sale of aircraft.
“The city's economy depends on the local aviation industry for jobs.”
“The global aviation sector faced significant challenges as fuel prices fluctuated and environmental regulations became more stringent.”
Synonyms
03the science of flight
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Science Technical
n. the study or science of how to build and fly aircraft.
n. the science or art of aeronautics and the technical development of flying machines.
“She studied aviation to understand how wings create lift.”
“Advancements in aviation have been driven by a deeper understanding of fluid dynamics and the development of lightweight composite materials.”
Synonyms
04a specific cocktail
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Cooking Technical
n. a classic purple cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, and cherry and violet liqueurs.
n. a classic cocktail composed of gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and lemon juice, known for its distinct pale-blue or violet hue.
“The bartender prepared an Aviation, garnishing it with a single cherry.”
“The Aviation fell out of favour for decades due to the scarcity of crème de violette, but it has seen a resurgence in modern craft cocktail bars.”
Real-World Examples
“Aviation Minister Keir Mather said the project would test "small tweaks to flight paths over the Atlantic" which could help make flying cleaner.” “Photograph: AP Some aviation experts questioned whether the margin for error was too small.” Etymology
Borrowed from French aviation, derived from Latin avis (“bird”). By surface analysis, avi- + -ation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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