traversal
noun
tra·vers·al
trə-ˈvər-səl 
also tra-ˈvər-,
or ˈtra-ˌvər-
: the act or an instance of traversing
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Further Medusa mitigation advice from the FBI included: The identification, detection, and investigation of any abnormal activity that could indicate a potential network traversal of the ransomware.
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Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Environments and traversal are also evolving, seemingly encouraging exploration in a bigger way than ever before.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Return to the game’s original map and graphics, the floating loot system, the more basic movement and get rid of redeploys, making map traversal slower and more tactical.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Throw in a Halo Infinite-style grappling hook that can be used for traversal or combat.
—Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2025
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Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Environments and traversal are also evolving, seemingly encouraging exploration in a bigger way than ever before.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Return to the game’s original map and graphics, the floating loot system, the more basic movement and get rid of redeploys, making map traversal slower and more tactical.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Throw in a Halo Infinite-style grappling hook that can be used for traversal or combat.
—Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Traversal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traversal. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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traversal
noun
tra·vers·al
trə-ˈvər-səl
: the act or an instance of traversing
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