"wayfinding" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From way + finding. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|way|finding}} way + finding Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} wayfinding (uncountable)
  1. (biology) The ability of a person or animal to orientate oneself and to navigate; the process used by a person or animal for orienting oneself and navigating. Wikipedia link: wayfinding Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biology Synonyms: way-finding Related terms: find one's way
    Sense id: en-wayfinding-en-noun-cfbANGAh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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