pioneering

2 definitions found

pioneering - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Pioneer \Pi`o*neer"\, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Pioneered; p.
     pr. & vb. n. Pioneering.]
     1. To go before, and prepare or open a way for; to act as
        pioneer.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. to take part in the early development of; to break ground
        in; to invent or originate.
        [PJC]

  Pioneering \Pi`o*neer"ing\, a.
     groundbreaking; originating; -- of efforts that begin work in
     a field or on a topic not previously widely known.
     [PJC]