Meaning & use
aviation
The design, development, and operation of aircraft, including the activity of flying them.
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She has been fascinated by aviation ever since her first flight as a child.
Advances in aviation technology have made air travel much safer over the past century.
A note on using this word
Aviation covers the entire field of flight, from aircraft manufacturing to piloting and air traffic control.
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