turn-by-turn navigation

noun

A feature of GPS devices, particularly smartphones, that continuously gives directions as the person or vehicle approaches navigation points.

Meanings

nounturn-by-turn navigation (uncountable)
  1. uncountableautomotiveA feature of GPS devices, particularly smartphones, that continuously gives directions as the person or vehicle approaches navigation points.
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APA

turn-by-turn navigation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turn-by-turn%20navigation

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“turn-by-turn navigation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turn-by-turn%20navigation. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “turn-by-turn navigation,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turn-by-turn%20navigation.

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