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aviation
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aviation
(noun)
aviation
/ˌeɪvi
ˈ
eɪʃən/
noun
aviation
/ˌeɪvi
ˈ
eɪʃən/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of AVIATION
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:
the business or practice of flying airplanes, helicopters, etc.
an expert in
aviation
commercial/military
aviation
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often used before another noun
an
aviation
expert
the
aviation
industry
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