navigation
CEFR: B2
The science, skill, or process of plotting, directing, and following a course across land, sea, or air using instruments or celestial cues.
Synonyms
- orienting
- wayfinding
- pilotage
Common Collocations
- satellite navigation
- aerial navigation
- celestial navigation
Example Sentence
Avian navigation relies on a combination of magnetic compass senses, polarized sunlight, and olfactory maps.