routing

/ˈruːtɪŋ/

nounverb★Intermediate

💻Technology

technical

The process of selecting a path for traffic in a network or between or across networking devices.

Dynamic routing protocols automatically adjust paths based on network conditions.

This explains how routing can adapt to changes in network traffic.

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Common routing protocols include OSPF, BGP, and RIP.

general

The act of directing something or someone to a particular destination.

The GPS provided routing instructions to the nearest hospital.

This shows routing in the context of navigation.

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This meaning is less common than the technical one.

Collocations

dynamic routingautomatically adjusting network pathsstatic routingmanually configured network pathsrouting protocola set of rules for directing network traffic

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Related Phrases

routephrase

a specific path or way

routerphrase

a device that directs network traffic

💡Pro Tip

Technical vs. General Use

Be aware that 'routing' has a specialized meaning in networking.

⚡Gold Rule

Network Routing

Routing is essential for efficient and reliable data transmission in networks.

📖Word Origin

From 'route' (path or way) + '-ing' (process of doing).

📝Usage Notes

In technology, routing is crucial for efficient data transmission. In general usage, it refers to directing something to a destination.

Word Breakdown

route

a path or way

root

-ing

the process of doing

suffix

English Dictionary