Orienteering (noun)

The sport of navigating through unfamiliar terrain using a map and compass.

Origin:

The word "orienteering" is derived from the words "orientation" and "engineering" it refers to the sport of navigating through unfamiliar terrain using a map and compass.

Examples:

1. He was an experienced orienteer and had no trouble finding his way through the forest.
2. The orienteering course was set up with a series of checkpoints that the participants had to reach.
3. She decided to try orienteering as a way to improve her navigation skills.
4. The orienteering competition was held in a remote wilderness area.
5. Orienteering is a popular outdoor activity, especially in the Nordic countries.