Navigated: meaning, definitions and examples
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navigated
[ ˈnævɪˌɡeɪtɪd ]
to direct
The term 'navigated' refers to the act of directing or managing the course of a journey, whether it be by land, sea, or air. It involves the use of various tools and techniques to understand the surroundings and make informed decisions while traveling. Navigating requires knowledge of maps, routes, and sometimes even the celestial bodies in the case of maritime navigation. It can apply both to physical travel and to more abstract routes, such as navigating a complex problem or situation.
Synonyms
directed, guided, oriented, steered.
Examples of usage
- She navigated the boat through the narrow channels.
- He navigated his career successfully by making strategic choices.
- They navigated the maze using a map.
- The software helps users navigate complex data sets.
Translations
Translations of the word "navigated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 navegado
🇮🇳 नेविगेट किया
🇩🇪 navigiert
🇮🇩 dinavigasi
🇺🇦 навігований
🇵🇱 nawigowany
🇯🇵 ナビゲートされた
🇫🇷 navigué
🇪🇸 navegado
🇹🇷 navigasyon yapıldı
🇰🇷 항해했다
🇸🇦 تم التنقل
🇨🇿 navigováno
🇸🇰 navigované
🇨🇳 导航
🇸🇮 navigirano
🇮🇸 siglt
🇰🇿 навигацияланған
🇬🇪 ნავიგირებული
🇦🇿 naviqasiya edilmiş
🇲🇽 navegado
Etymology
The word 'navigate' comes from the Latin word 'navigare,' which means 'to sail' (from 'navis' meaning 'ship' and 'agare' meaning 'to drive'). It originally referred to the process of sailing or traveling by sea, but over time, its use expanded to include any form of movement or direction-finding. In the 14th century, it was used primarily in nautical contexts, but by the 19th century, it began to be applied in various fields including aviation and even abstract contexts such as navigating life situations. The evolution of technology, especially in mapping and GPS systems, has dramatically changed how we navigate today, making the term relevant in more modern and diverse applications.