aviation
/ˌeɪ̯.viːˈeɪ̯.ʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: aviations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The art or science of making and flying aircraft.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Nghệ thuật hoặc khoa học chế tạo và điều khiển máy bay
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Flying, operating, or operation of aircraft.
Noun
Examples
The history of aviation is full of daring pioneers.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “aviation” mean?
The art or science of making and flying aircraft.
Is “aviation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.