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routing

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹaʊtɪŋ// rout·ing

n. the process of sending things or information along a specific path to reach their destination.

n. the determination of the path that data, goods, or communications take from source to destination.


SIMPLE

The routing of the package caused a two-day delay.

CONTEXTUAL

Efficient routing of internet traffic ensures that video calls remain clear and stable.

COMPLEX

The company's new logistics software optimizes the routing of delivery trucks to minimize fuel consumption and reduce overall transit times.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

From route + -ing.

Etymology 2

From rout + -ing.

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