pathing

plural pathings

1. uncountableusuallyThe allocation or planning of a path.
2. uncountableusuallySynonym of pathfinding.

   The use of bigger ships by sea freight companies is causing problems with the pathing of freight trains in and out of Southampton Port.

   2019 October 23, RAIL, page 22

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   Career pathing and career planning workbooks and workshops are also popular means of helping employees identify their potential and the strength of their interests.

   2002, Ronald R. Sims, Managing Organizational Behavior, page 368

   To assist in this mind-bogglingly complex endeavour, Switzerland has developed sophisticated software tools that allow infrastructure managers (IMs), operators and local/national authorities to co-ordinate civil engineering projects with planned service enhancements, demand forecasts, pathing requirements, nationwide timetables, and asset utilisation up to 15 years ahead.

   2022 December 14, Ben Jones, “Switzerland: a template for Northern Powerhouse Rail?”, in RAIL, number 972, page 29

   Synonyms: pathfinding

1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of path