pathfinder

path·find·er  (pthfndr, päth-)

n.

1. One that discovers a new course or way, especially through or into unexplored regions.

2. One of a group of paratroopers who land ahead of a main force in order to mark the drop zone.

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pathfinding adj.

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pathfinder [ˈpɑːθˌfaɪndə]

n

1. a person who makes or finds a way, esp through unexplored areas or fields of knowledge

2. (Mathematics & Measurements / Navigation) an aircraft or parachutist who indicates a target area by dropping flares, etc.

3. (Mathematics & Measurements / Navigation) a radar device used for navigation or homing onto a target

pathfinding  n

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

pathfinder - someone who can find paths through unexplored territory scout, guide expert - a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully hunting guide - guide to people hunting in unfamiliar territory trailblazer - someone who marks a trail by leaving blazes on trees

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pathfinder

noun pioneer, guide, scout, explorer, discoverer, trailblazer They employed a local guide as pathfinder.

Translations

pathfinder [ˈpɑːθˌfaɪndəʳ] N → explorador(a) m/f (Mil) avión o paracaidista que indica un objetivo militar dejando caer bengalas

pathfinder [ˈpɑːθfaɪndə^r] n → éclaireur/euse m/f
path lab n (=pathology laboratory) → laboratoire m d'analyses
path name n (COMPUTING) → nom m d'accès