26984 words

routing

4 definitions • 6 examples
1
the use of a particular path or direction for something to travel or be placed:

Examples:

There is the dispute over the routing of a gas pipeline into County Mayo.
Logistics companies use computer-aided routing to maximize efficiency.
2
the process of sending information from one computer network to another:

Examples:

algorithms to aid the routing of computer data
DataPower appliances support XML routing.
3
the process of sending information from one computer system to another:

Examples:

Cisco began by making the routing devices that direct traffic on the Internet.
4
the process of creating a particular path for vehicles to travel, or for an oil or gas pipeline to follow:

Examples:

The proposed routing of the pipeline could take it close to Cooperdale.

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