Noun: aviation ,ey-vee'ey-shun
- The art of operating aircraft
"Good aviation involves more than just flying skills";
- airmanship
- Travel via aircraft
"aviation involves too much waiting in airports";
- air travel, air
- The operation of aircraft to provide transportation
"The aviation industry faced challenges during the global pandemic"
- (military) the aggregation of a country's military aircraft
"The nation's aviation was crucial in winning the conflict";
- air power
Derived forms: aviations
Type of: accumulation, aggregation, art, artistry, assemblage, collection, industry, prowess, travel, traveling [US], travelling [Brit, Cdn]
Encyclopedia: Aviation, space, & environmental medicine