pathdata
nounUK /ˈpɑːθˌdeɪtə/
US /ˈpæθˌdeɪtə/
Pathdata is information that tells a computer the way to go.
The map app uses pathdata to show you the fastest route home.
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2. In computer graphics, pathdata describes the points and curves that make a shape.
The artist edited the pathdata to make the drawing smoother.
3. In robotics, pathdata records the steps a robot takes to move from one place to another.
The robot followed the saved pathdata around the room.
4. In file systems, pathdata can mean the stored location of a file or folder.
The program read the pathdata to find the picture on the disk.