AVIATION
aviation, airmanship
(noun) the art of operating aircraft
aviation
(noun) the operation of aircraft to provide transportation
aviation, air power
(noun) the aggregation of a country’s military aircraft
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
aviation (usually uncountable, plural aviations)
The art or science of making and flying aircraft.
Flying, operating, or operation of aircraft.
Industry that produces aircraft.
(collectively, military) aircraft
A cocktail made with gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette and lemon juice
Source: Wiktionary
A`vi*a"tion, n.
Definition: The art or science of flying.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition