navigation
intermediateB2/ˌnæv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ · nav-i-ga-tion
The act of navigating or guiding, especially in a vehicle or on a course.
Meanings
The act of navigating or guiding, especially in a vehicle or on a course.
گائیڈ کرنے یا نیویگیشن کرنے کا عمل، خاص طور پر ایک گاڑی یا راستے پر۔
راہنمائی
rahnumai
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- GPS navigation
- marine navigation
- air navigation
Example Sentences
We used GPS for navigation during our road trip.
ہم نے اپنی سڑک کے سفر کے دوران رہنمائی کے لیے GPS استعمال کیا۔
Hum ne apni sark ke safar ke doran rahnumai ke liye GPS istemal kiya.
Navigation is essential for pilots to reach their destinations.
پائلٹس کے لیے اپنے مقامات تک پہنچنے کے لیے رہنمائی ضروری ہے۔
Pilots ke liye apne maqamat tak pohanchne ke liye rahnumai zaroori hai.
The navigation system on the boat failed unexpectedly.
کشتی کے نیویگیشن سسٹم نے اچانک کام کرنا چھوڑ دیا۔
Kashti ke navigation system ne achanak kaam karna chhod diya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a ship navigating through the seas.
Imagine a sailor using a compass to find their way.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
غالب کو دیکھ کر رہنمائی ملے گی، خود کو کھو دینا مناسب نہ ہوگا۔
Ghalib ko dekh kar rahnumai milegi, khud ko kho dena munasib na hoga.
Looking at Ghalib will provide guidance; losing oneself would not be appropriate.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پتھر پہ نگاہ ڈالنے سے راستہ نہیں بنتا۔
Pathar pe nigah dalne se rasta nahi banta.
Looking at a stone does not create a path.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "navigatio" — to sail
First known use: 15th century
The word 'navigation' has evolved from Latin 'navigatio', which means the action of sailing or guiding ships, to its modern use referring to a broader range of guiding and planning within various fields.