Navigating

/ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Planning and following a route to get from one place to another, or figuratively, dealing with a complicated situation.

Etymology

From Latin 'navigatus' (sailed), combining 'navis' (ship) and 'agere' (to drive), originally meaning literal ocean sailing.

Kelly Says

GPS made navigation effortless, but it also made our ancient wayfinding abilities atrophy—neuroscientists now worry that generations raised on GPS have weaker spatial memory than their grandparents.

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