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nav

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈnæv// nav Informal

n. a short way of saying navigation. People use it when talking about moving through a website or using a map to find a way.

n. a shortened form of navigation, referring to the system or interface used for directing movement or finding a path. Common in technical contexts like web design or military operations.


SIMPLE

The website's nav bar is easy to use.

CONTEXTUAL

The pilot checked the nav system to ensure the aircraft remained on the correct flight path during the storm.

COMPLEX

Modern web development often prioritizes a clean nav structure to ensure that users can find essential information within three clicks of landing on the home page.

Origin

Clipping of navigation or navigate.

Usage

Often used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'nav bar' or 'nav system'.

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