traversal

noun

tra·​vers·​al trə-ˈvər-səl How to pronounce traversal (audio)
 also  tra-ˈvər-,
 or  ˈtra-ˌvər-
: the act or an instance of traversing

Examples of traversal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The group also used structured query language (SQL) injection and directory traversal exploits (HTTP exploits) to gain access to data. Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 24 June 2024 Suicide Squad does continue to have a problem that these characters really do feel very similar minus traversal, an ultimate and maybe some points on the skill tree, though there are lots of points of overlap there too. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024 Related Articles This beautiful and intricate work of traversal and exploration makes the adventure so mesmerizing. Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2024 Then Chris pitched the idea of a pole-to-pole traversal bookended by stretches of driving in the Arctic and Antarctica. Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 16 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for traversal 

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Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of traversal was in 1841

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“Traversal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traversal. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

traversal

noun
tra·​vers·​al trə-ˈvər-səl How to pronounce traversal (audio)
: the act or an instance of traversing

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