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pathfinder

[path-fahyn-der, pahth‑] / ˈpæθˌfaɪn dər, ˈpɑθ‑ /










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"We set high standards, it can be a pathfinder, it can be a test-bed that we do together before it is expanded to the broader region," he said.

From Reuters • Oct. 14, 2023

This mission, called CAPSTONE, is meant to serve as a pathfinder.

From The Verge • Jun. 28, 2022

Mr. Cerruti was a pathfinder in other ways.

From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2022

SIMPLEx also serves as a pathfinder to investigate the trade-off between cost and risk, Lillis said.

From Scientific American • Sep. 28, 2021

Peter went on ahead, our pathfinder as usual, while I led Marlene, with Karli riding up on her, all of us knowing we owed our lives to that extraordinary and wonderful lady.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo