way-making
nounUK /ˈweɪˌmeɪkɪŋ/
US /ˈweɪˌmeɪkɪŋ/
The act of making a path or finding a way to go somewhere.
The explorers' way-making through the thick forest took many days.
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2. The process of creating or establishing a new method or approach.
Her way-making in science opened doors for young researchers.
3. The work of preparing roads or routes for travel.
The crew's way-making cleared the mountain pass before winter.
4. The act of guiding or showing others how to proceed.
His calm way-making helped the team through a difficult project.