"pathfinding" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pathfindings [plural]
Etymology: path + finding Etymology templates: {{compound|en|path|finding}} path + finding Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} pathfinding (usually uncountable, plural pathfindings)
  1. (computing) The plotting by a computer application of the best route between two points. Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-pathfinding-en-noun--BGI6WaM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 75 25 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
  2. (biology) The finding of a path to a destination, such as by neuronal axons or developing cells. Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Biology
    Sense id: en-pathfinding-en-noun-QhXarxwV Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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