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We used navigation to find the park.
What does Navigation mean?
Navigation means finding your way.
Dictionary definition
The skill or process of finding and following a route to a place.
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Navigation in a sentence
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Good navigation helps hikers stay on the trail.
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Modern navigation can use maps, landmarks, satellites, and careful observation.
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What does navigation mean?
Navigation is the process of finding and following a route.
Practice 2
Which phrase is closest in meaning to navigation?
Wayfinding means finding a route or way to a place.
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Which sentence uses navigation correctly?
This sentence uses navigation as finding a route.
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WordNavigation.
Partnoun.
MeaningNavigation means finding your way.
ExampleExample: We used navigation to find the park.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- nav · ih · gay · shun
- Strongest beat
- gay
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on gay.
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Synonyms
Words like Navigation
wayfindingUse for finding a route to a place.
route planningUse for deciding how to get somewhere.
Antonyms
Opposite words
wanderingUse for moving without a clear route.
getting lostUse for failing to follow or find the route.
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Hint for students
Navigation means finding your way.
Common mix-up
Navigation is not the same as wandering. Navigation means navigation means finding your way.
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Read this model sentence: Good navigation helps hikers stay on the trail. Clue words: good, helps, hikers. Underline clue words that show why navigation fits instead of wandering. Now write one new sentence that shows navigation without using the word navigation. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show navigation?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Good navigation helps hikers stay on the trail." Why does navigation fit better than wandering?
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