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aviation Definition

avia·tion (ā′vē ās̸hən; occas. av′ē-)

noun

  1. the art or science of flying airplanes
  2. the development and operation of heavier-than-air craft, including airplanes and piloted or guided rocket ships
  3. aircraft, esp. military aircraft, collectively

Etymology: Fr < L avis, bird

aviation Synonyms

aviation

n.

flying, flight, aeronautics, theory of flight, aeronautical engineering, aeronautical navigation, piloting, aeromechanics, pneumatics, aerostatics, aerodynamics, aerodonetics, airmanship, aerodromics; see also aeronautics.

aviation Usage Examples

Possessives

  • contribution: UK aviation's contribution to climate change costs more than £ 2 billion.
  • impact: Dr. Lucas's report into aviation's impact on climate change will be discussed by MEPs this Spring.

Converse of object

  • relate: Any skills welcome, ( need not be aviation related ), or alternatively, just plain enthusiasm will do!
  • exclude: However this analysis excludes aviation, where emissions are rising sharply and would be responsible for 1/3 of all carbon emissions by 2050.

Adjective modifier

  • civil: Any one with a finger on the GPS on-off switch can shut down civil aviation.
  • naval: His career in naval aviation was far from ordinary.
  • self-employed: Self-employed aviation and of emmy r author of seven books private securities litigation.
  • military: Military aviation in Albania therefore had to start from scratch.
  • automotive: It specializes in oils and greases for agriculture, automotive, aviation, construction, industrial, marine and trucking industries.
  • recreational: The successful applicant will need to possess a confident telephone manner and will undoubtedly display an enthusiasm for sport and recreational aviation.

Modifies a noun

  • brigade: The ROE will be prepared and issued by a higher headquarters before any of the aviation brigade elements deploy to the AO.
  • fuel: The smell of freshly burnt aviation fuel is like the aroma of sweetly scented roses to you.
  • enthusiast: We welcome aviation enthusiasts, whether it is to take to the air, simply enjoy watching the flying activity or plane spotting.
  • industry: Sir Arthur was knighted in 1974 for his services to the aviation industry.
  • commander: In these cases, the aviation unit commander makes the final decision.
  • squadron: A combat aviation squadron to conduct all types of missions.

Noun used with modifier

  • division: Army Aviation When Army aviation is employed as fire support, representatives of the corps and division aviation officers coordinate directly with the FSE.
  • combat: A combat aviation squadron to conduct all types of missions.
  • army: He is the operations expert on army aviation in the squadron.
  • specialist: The CAA is the UK's specialist aviation regulator.

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