navigation device

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meaningsofnavigationanddevice

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navigation
noun[U]
uk
/ˌnæv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌnæv.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
transport
the act of directing a ship, aircraft, etc. from one place to another, or the science of finding a way from one place ...
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device
noun[C]
uk
/dɪˈvaɪs/us
/dɪˈvaɪs/
an object or machine that has been invented for a ...
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(Definition ofnavigationanddevicefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofnavigation device

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Maps, however, proved impossible to use as anavigationdevice.
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Somenavigationdevicemakers provide free map updates for their customers.
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The cape also has an opticalnavigationdevicewhich functions as an auto-pilot.
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The limited precision can make a significant difference as to how navigation devices interpret the incident, possibly leading to a poor route choice.
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In the case of navigation devices, the information passed on to the machine is the users location and movements in virtual space.
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The navigation devices and portable devices with installed software are referred to as "units".
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It allows drivers to make changes to their maps directly on their navigation devices.
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Target location errors were significantly reduced once laser rangefinders, orientation and navigation devices were issued to observation parties.
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However, software packages and navigation devices that adapt the routing based on vehicle dimensions and legal restrictions are becoming more commonplace.
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Portable navigation devices are a dangerous place to be if that's all you're doing.
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For example, broadcasting, mobile radio, or navigation devices, will be allocated in non-overlapping ranges of frequencies.
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Mapcodes are supported on over 50.000.000 car navigation devices world-wide.
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This is a routine function of personal automobile navigation devices.
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These navigation devices effectively would separate the network interface from the device functionality, making video more portable across platforms and devices.
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Maritime safety messages consist of messages such as weather warning, warnings about dangers to navigation and failure of navigation devices.
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Navigation devices such as the treadmill and bicycle make use of the natural ways that humans travel in the real world.
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