Navigating: meaning, definitions and examples

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navigating

[ ˈnævɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ ]

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sailing

To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transportation.

Synonyms

guide, pilot, steer

Examples of usage

The captain was navigating the ship through the rough waters.
She had experience navigating through the dense forest.

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technology

To move through or operate in a specified manner, especially by using technology.

Synonyms

browse, explore, operate

Examples of usage

The GPS system helps drivers navigate through the city.
He navigated the website to find the information he needed.

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general

The act or process of planning and directing a route or course.

Synonyms

direction, guidance, routing

Examples of usage

Navigation of the spacecraft required precise calculations.
Good navigation skills are essential for hiking in the mountains.

Translations

Translations of the word "navigating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 navegando

🇮🇳 नेविगेट करना (Navigating)

🇩🇪 navigieren

🇮🇩 menavigasi

🇺🇦 навігація

🇵🇱 nawigowanie

🇯🇵 ナビゲート (Nabigeeto)

🇫🇷 naviguer

🇪🇸 navegando

🇹🇷 navigasyon

🇰🇷 항해 (Hanghae)

🇸🇦 التنقل (Al-tanakkul)

🇨🇿 navigace

🇸🇰 navigácia

🇨🇳 导航 (Dǎoháng)

🇸🇮 navigacija

🇮🇸 sigling

🇰🇿 навигация

🇬🇪 ნავიგაცია (Navigatsia)

🇦🇿 naviqasiya

🇲🇽 navegación

Word origin

The word 'navigate' originated from the Latin word 'navigatus', which means 'to sail'. It was first recorded in the English language in the 16th century. Navigating has been an essential skill for sailors, explorers, and travelers throughout history, allowing them to chart their course and reach their destinations. With advancements in technology, the term has expanded to include digital navigation systems and the act of moving through various platforms or interfaces.