pathing

English

Etymology

path +‎ -ing

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈpɑːðɪŋ/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈpæðɪŋ/, /ˈpæθɪŋ/

Noun

pathing (uncountable)

  1. The allocation or planning of a path.
  2. Synonym of pathfinding.
    • 2002, Ronald R. Sims, Managing Organizational Behavior, page 368:
      Career pathing and career planning workbooks and workshops are also popular means of helping employees identify their potential and the strength of their interests.
    • 2019 October 23, RAIL, page 22:
      The use of bigger ships by sea freight companies is causing problems with the pathing of freight trains in and out of Southampton Port.
    • 2022 December 14, Ben Jones, “Switzerland: a template for Northern Powerhouse Rail?”, in RAIL, number 972, page 29:
      To assist in this mind-bogglingly complex endeavour, Switzerland has developed sophisticated software tools that allow infrastructure managers (IMs), operators and local/national authorities to co-ordinate civil engineering projects with planned service enhancements, demand forecasts, pathing requirements, nationwide timetables, and asset utilisation up to 15 years ahead.

Verb

pathing

  1. present participle and gerund of path
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