Pioneering: meaning, definitions and examples

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pioneering

[ ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ ]

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in technology

Innovative, leading the way in new developments or ideas.

Synonyms

ahead of its time, groundbreaking, innovative, trailblazing

Examples of usage

She was a pioneering figure in the field of computer science.
Their pioneering work revolutionized the industry.

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in exploration

To be the first to explore or settle in (a new or unpopulated area).

Synonyms

colonize, explore, lead the way, settle

Examples of usage

They were the first to pioneer the remote region.
The settlers pioneered the wild frontier.

Translations

Translations of the word "pioneering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pioneiro

🇮🇳 अग्रणी

🇩🇪 bahnbrechend

🇮🇩 perintis

🇺🇦 піонерський

🇵🇱 pionierski

🇯🇵 先駆的な (senkū-teki na)

🇫🇷 pionnier

🇪🇸 pionero

🇹🇷 öncü

🇰🇷 개척자적인 (gaechokja-jeogin)

🇸🇦 رائد (ra'id)

🇨🇿 průkopnický

🇸🇰 priekopnícky

🇨🇳 开创性的 (kāichuàng xìng de)

🇸🇮 pionirski

🇮🇸 brautryðjandi

🇰🇿 пионерлік

🇬🇪 პიონერული (pioneruli)

🇦🇿 pioner

🇲🇽 pionero

Word origin

The word 'pioneering' originates from the verb 'pioneer', which comes from Middle French 'pionnier', meaning a foot soldier. The concept of pioneering has evolved over time to represent being the first to explore or innovate in various fields.