navaid

nav·aid

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nav-eyd]
- /ˈnævˌeɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nav-eyd]
- /ˈnævˌeɪd/

Definitions of navaid word

noun navaid an electronic aid to navigation. 1
noun navaid A navigational device in an aircraft, ship, or other vehicle. 1
noun navaid a navigational aid; any visual marker or electronic device that assists navigation 0

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Origin of navaid

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

1955-60; nav(igational) + aid

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Parts of speech for Navaid

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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navaid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

navaid usage trend in Literature

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