sat nav
"Sat nav" is a common abbreviation for "satellite navigation" and is widely used in British English to describe systems that use satellites for navigation purposes.
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Definition
B2Vehicle Navigation
(informal)A device that provides directions and location data using satellite signals, commonly used in cars.
Example
- I rely on my sat nav to get to new places without getting lost.
B2General Navigation
(informal)A system that uses satellites to determine and provide information about one's location and route.
Example
- The hiker used a sat nav to navigate through the dense forest.
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