1. plural of pathfinding; the act or process of discovering or determining a route or path, especially through unknown or difficult terrain
Usage: commonly used in computing and navigation contexts; can refer to literal physical navigation or abstract problem-solving
2. plural of pathfinding; in computer science and artificial intelligence, algorithms or methods used to find optimal paths between points in a graph or grid
Usage: technical; used in video games, robotics, and network optimization

Examples

• The hikers relied on GPS and traditional pathfindings to navigate the mountain range.
• Early explorers' pathfindings across the continent opened new trade routes.
• Video game developers use advanced pathfindings algorithms to make non-player characters move intelligently.
• The robot's pathfindings system allowed it to avoid obstacles and reach its destination efficiently.
• Historical pathfindings by Lewis and Clark expanded geographical knowledge of North America.
• Modern autonomous vehicles depend on sophisticated pathfindings to navigate city streets safely.