aviation
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1 flying and operating aircraft (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe activity of flying or operating planes and other aircraft.
the act of flying or operating aircraft, including the practical skills and procedures involved in flight.
ExampleHe decided to pursue a career in aviation because he loved flying.
ExampleModern aviation relies heavily on automated systems to assist pilots during the most demanding phases of a long-haul flight.
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2 the aircraft industry (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe business of designing, building, and selling aircraft.
the industrial sector concerned with the design, manufacture, and commercial sale of aircraft.
ExampleThe city's economy depends on the local aviation industry for jobs.
ExampleThe global aviation sector faced significant challenges as fuel prices fluctuated and environmental regulations became more stringent.
- aerospace industry
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3 the science of flight (n.) C1 Advanced Technical Sciencethe study or science of how to build and fly aircraft.
the science or art of aeronautics and the technical development of flying machines.
ExampleShe studied aviation to understand how wings create lift.
ExampleAdvancements in aviation have been driven by a deeper understanding of fluid dynamics and the development of lightweight composite materials.
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4 a specific cocktail (n.) C2 Proficiency Technical Cookinga classic purple cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, and cherry and violet liqueurs.
a classic cocktail composed of gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and lemon juice, known for its distinct pale-blue or violet hue.
ExampleThe bartender prepared an Aviation, garnishing it with a single cherry.
ExampleThe 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.
Borrowed from French aviation, derived from Latin avis (“bird”). By surface analysis, avi- + -ation.
- Nounaviation
- Nounavionics