navigator
n. countablen. a person who plans and directs the route of a ship, aircraft, or car. You use this to describe someone who uses maps or tools to find the way.
n. a person responsible for plotting and directing the course of a vehicle, especially a ship or aircraft. In modern contexts, it may refer to a digital system or interface designed for exploring complex information environments.
The navigator checked the map to find the quickest route.
During the long flight across the ocean, the navigator constantly monitored the stars and the radar to stay on course.
Early maritime explorers relied on a skilled navigator to interpret celestial patterns, as even a minor miscalculation could lead the entire crew hundreds of miles off their intended path.
From Latin nāvigātor. By surface analysis, navigate + -or.
Often used in a professional or technical context; can also refer to a software tool that helps users move through a website or database.