# navigational

/ˌnævəˈɡeɪʃənəɫ/ (US) · /nˌævɪɡˈeɪʃənəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/navigational
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

relating to the way you find your way or move through a place. You use this to describe tools, skills, or systems that help you travel.

For teachers: relating to the process of determining and following a course or route. Often describes the technical systems or skills required for safe and efficient travel.

## Examples

- The ship has a modern navigational system.
- The hikers used a paper map and a compass for their navigational needs since the GPS signal was weak.
- The development of satellite-based navigational technology has revolutionized global shipping, allowing vessels to maintain precise routes even in the most remote and unpredictable waters.

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