traversal

[ truh-vur-suhl ]

/ trəˈvɜr səl /

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noun

the act or process of passing across, over, or through:A problem with the Voyager 2 spacecraft as it began its traversal of the rings of Saturn was eventually linked to high-speed collisions with micrometeoroids.

Computers. the act or process of systematically visiting all nodes of a tree or other linked data structure, usually for the purposes of collecting or transforming data at the nodes:Issues fixed in this release include a vulnerability in directory traversal that could give an attacker the ability to access files that should be restricted.

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Origin of traversal

travers(e) + -al²

Words nearby traversal

travel-sick, travel time, travel trailer, Traven, Travers, traversal, traverse, Traverse City, traverse jury, traverse rod, travertine

How to use traversal in a sentence

Before and after fighting, you see terrain you've traversed and characters you've met before in Breath of the Wild.
‘Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity’: A semi-satisfying new piece of the ‘Zelda’ universe|Harold Goldberg|November 20, 2020|Washington Post
Just like its petrol-based big brother, Formula E traverses the world with its fully electric cars, and teams race on tracks from Moscow to London.
The Speed Demons Racing to Make Your Car Greener|Charu Kasturi|November 15, 2020|Ozy
The pandemic can feel like that, as though you’re traversing an endless dark wilderness hoping to catch a light in the distance that’ll guide you back to society.
Mushroom Hunting at the End of the World|Danny Palumbo|November 12, 2020|Eater
Kate Baecher and her mountaineering group were being guided over a dangerous traverse in Europe a few years ago when a climber in the party ahead of them fell hundreds of feet to her death.
Meet the Woman Teaching the Psychology of Survival|Emily Sohn|November 9, 2020|Outside Online

With 2,650 miles of path to traverse, the Pacific Crest Trail is daunting to many, despite its convenience for the entire West Coast.
The Best Day Hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail|Maggy Lehmicke|November 4, 2020|Outside Online
She59 noticed the bag, its texture, and the words “Traversal—Toulon” stamped on it.
The Beach of Dreams|H. De Vere Stacpoole

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