routing
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the act of choosing which way a person, vehicle, or package should go.
n.the systematic determination of a course or path for traffic, transport, or personnel.
Simple“The company improved its delivery times by using better routing for its trucks.”
In context“Efficient routing of the delivery fleet reduced fuel consumption by nearly fifteen percent over the last fiscal quarter.”
UsageOften used in logistics and transport contexts.
- 02 C1 Advanced
n.the way computers send information to each other across a network like the internet.
n.the process of selecting paths in a network along which to send network traffic.
Simple“A problem with the internet routing caused the website to load very slowly.”
In context“The network administrator reconfigured the dynamic routing protocols to ensure that data packets would bypass the damaged server node.”
UsageUncountable when referring to the general technology; countable when referring to specific protocols.
Synonymsdata transfernetworking - 03 C2 Proficiency
n.a groove or channel cut into a piece of wood or metal using a special tool.
n.the act of cutting or carving a groove or decorative edge into a material using a router.
Simple“The carpenter finished the routing on the cabinet doors to give them a decorative edge.”
In context“Precise routing is essential when creating the inlay channels for high-end musical instruments.”
Synonyms - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.sending someone or something along a specific path or direction.
v.the present participle of 'route'; the act of directing along a particular course.
Simple“They are routing all the phone calls to the main office today.”
In context“By routing the heavy traffic through the new bypass, the city council hopes to reduce congestion in the historic town centre.”
Synonyms - 05 C1 Advanced
v.defeating an enemy or opponent so badly that they run away in confusion.
v.the present participle of 'rout'; the act of defeating an opponent decisively, resulting in a disorderly retreat.
Simple“The home team is routing the visitors with a score of five to zero.”
In context“The revolutionary forces were successful in routing the government troops, who fled the capital in total disarray.”
Teacher's tipNote the spelling: 'routing' can come from 'route' (a path) or 'rout' (a defeat). Context is key.
SynonymsAntonyms
“The White House said in a report on Thursday that more than 40 countries had helped China sidestep US tariffs by routing exports through nations that face lower American import duties.”
From route + -ing.
From rout + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.