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pioneering

[ pahy-uh-neer-ing ]

adjective

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  1. 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.

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Other Words From

  • un·pi·o·neer·ing adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pioneering1

First recorded in 1700–10; pioneer ( def ) + -ing 2( def ) for the adjective senses; pioneer ( def ) + -ing 1( def ) for the noun sense
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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.

From BBC

“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.

From Salon

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