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pioneering
[ pahy-uh-neer-ing ]
adjective
- being a pioneer, one of the first to settle a region, thus opening it for occupation and development by others:
This early pioneering family helped open up western Victoria in Australia.
- being among the first in any field of inquiry or activity; being among those spearheading an initiative of some kind:
Ours is a pioneering institution, continually advancing the understanding of medicine through groundbreaking research.
- Ecology. (of an organism) successfully establishing itself in a barren area, thus starting an ecological cycle of life:
Pioneering species can initiate recovery on drastically disturbed sites like that of the former gas plant.
noun
- the act or process of being a pioneer; the early settling of land, or the first forays into some type of activity:
I read about that forward-thinking doctor in an article on the pioneering of in vitro fertilization.
Other Words From
- un·pi·o·neer·ing adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of pioneering1
Example Sentences
The team's pioneering approach also integrates broadband, high-frequency modulation of the OPO output, which allows the enhancement of the signal-to-noise ratio, providing even greater detection precision.
The pioneering electric vehicle maker, which saw its stock surge after Trump’s win, has clashed with regulators over safety concerns around its self-driving software.
"Quincy understood it and got it right away," says pioneering artist, rapper and presenter Fab 5 Freddy.
“His pioneering presence as a frontman and vocalist, both on stage and on our first two albums, will be very fondly remembered not just by us, but by fans around the world.”
Sarkar — who grew up in India and later, found himself in an array of prestigious kitchens across London and Dubai — has been at the forefront of pioneering modern Indian cuisine for the past 20-plus years.
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