Definition, synonyms and related words
Navigation. Often used attributively, as in nav beacon.
"The mutual fund's NAV rose slightly after its quarterly earnings report came in better than expected."
Acronym of net asset value.
In plain English: A nav is short for navigation, which means using tools to find your way from place to place.
"The ship's crew gathered on the nav to check their instruments before setting sail."
Usage: Use "nav" only when referring to navigation equipment or systems, such as a nav station or nav light. It functions strictly as an adjective before nouns and should not be confused with the verb form meaning to navigate.
to navigate
"The experienced sailor learned how to nav the treacherous waters around the rocky coast."
The word nav is a clipped form derived from the words navigation and navigate. It entered English as a shortened version to create a concise term for moving through digital spaces.