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routing

/ˈruːtɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does routing mean?

noun, verb

The process of finding the best path for data to travel through a network, or the act of directing something, such as a vehicle or a message, along a particular course. In computing, routing refers to the process of forwarding data packets between networks.

Example

"The company's new software uses advanced routing algorithms to optimize data transmission."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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