Word
Definitions
01finding a route
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of planning and following a route to get somewhere in a car, ship, or plane.
n. the theory and practice of charting and following a course for a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft.
日本語:ナビ※
“The pilot used satellite navigation to find the small airport in the fog.”
“Modern maritime navigation relies heavily on electronic charting systems, though traditional celestial methods are still taught as a backup.”
02software/websites
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing
n. the way you move between different pages or parts of a website or app.
n. the process of accessing and moving between different components of a software user interface.
日本語:ナビ※
“The website's navigation was so confusing that I couldn't find the 'buy' button.”
“The developers redesigned the mobile app to simplify the navigation, ensuring that users could reach the settings menu in two taps.”
03a canal or waterway
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun British English · Technical
n. a canal or a river that has been changed so that boats can travel on it.
n. a man-made or modified waterway, such as a canal, designed for commercial or recreational shipping.
“The old navigation was once used to carry coal from the mines to the city.”
“The regional authority invested in dredging the navigation to allow larger freight vessels to reach the inland port.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “navigation” in context.
Verb
01. improve website navigation
“The developers are working to improve website navigation to help users find information faster.”
verb + adj + noun
02. rely on satellite navigation
“Most modern drivers rely on satellite navigation to reach their destinations in unfamiliar cities.”
verb + prep + adj + noun
Adjective
03. aerial navigation
“Pilots must undergo rigorous training to master the complexities of aerial navigation.”
adj + noun
04. intuitive navigation
“The app's intuitive navigation makes it easy for even non-technical users to operate.”
adj + noun
Noun
05. navigation menu
“If you get lost on the site, use the navigation menu at the top of the page to return home.”
noun + noun
06. navigation skills
“Her excellent navigation skills allowed the hiking group to find their way back in the thick fog.”
noun + noun
07. navigation system
“The ship's navigation system failed during the storm, forcing the crew to use manual charts.”
noun + noun
Preposition
08. for navigation
“Ancient mariners used the stars for navigation across the open ocean.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“Yet they are essential for navigation at sea or on rivers and are true witnesses of past naval technologies," said first author Dr.” “The first candidate was a brain structure called the central complex, which is like a navigation hub in the insect brain.” “Some operators may be employed directly by the shipowner, while others may work for independent ship-management companies, technology providers or specialist navigation services.” 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.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- 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 C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
QR code
englishreference.com/q/navigation
※ 機械で選んだ訳語です。ネイティブスピーカーによる確認はまだです。
「日本語」「カタカナ語」 data: JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0