# nav

/ˈnæv/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/nav
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

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

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- The website's nav bar is easy to use.
- The pilot checked the nav system to ensure the aircraft remained on the correct flight path during the storm.
- 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.

## Usage notes

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

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