Word
pathfinder
Phoneticspathfind·er
US/ˈpæθˌfaɪndɝ/
UK/pˈɑːθfaɪndɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who goes ahead of others to find a way or a new path. It can also describe a project or person that shows others how to do something new.
n. a person who goes ahead to discover or show others a route; figuratively, a pioneer in a specific field or endeavour. Often used in organizational contexts to describe pilot projects that test new methods.
Examples
“The pathfinder led the group through the thick forest.”
“This pilot program serves as a pathfinder for future digital transformation projects across the entire company.”
“As a pathfinder in the field of renewable energy, the researcher developed several patents that later became industry standards for solar efficiency.”
Examples
simple
“The pathfinder led the group through the thick forest.”
contextual
“This pilot program serves as a pathfinder for future digital transformation projects across the entire company.”
complex
“As a pathfinder in the field of renewable energy, the researcher developed several patents that later became industry standards for solar efficiency.”
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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