navigator

/ˈnævɪɡeɪtər/
noun
  1. A person who plans and directs the course of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
    • During the flight, the navigator updated the pilot on their position.
    • In the age of exploration, a skilled navigator was essential for long voyages.
    • The navigator plotted the ship's course across the Atlantic Ocean.
  2. A device or software that helps determine position and route, such as a GPS unit.
    • I use a smartphone navigator to find the fastest way to work.
    • The car's built-in navigator announced each turn as we drove.
    • Her watch has a navigator that shows the direction back to camp.
  3. A person who guides or directs a project or organization through complex situations.
    • She served as the navigator for the company's expansion into new markets.
    • The project navigator helped the team avoid common pitfalls.
    • He was the navigator of the peace talks, steering both sides toward an agreement.
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