routing
routing Lexical Profile
routing Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The process of selecting a path for traffic in a computer network, or between or across multiple networks, as well as directing goods, mail, or vehicles along a specific course.
"Efficient network routing ensures that data packets reach their destination with minimal delay."
The process of cutting, hollowing out, or shaping grooves and edges in wood, metal, or plastic using a specialized cutting tool.
"The cabinetmaker completed the decorative routing along the edges of the oak tabletop."
The act of decisively defeating an opposing force or competitor and causing them to retreat in disorder.
"The championship match ended in a complete routing of the defending titleholders."
Word Nuance & Usage
The word 'routing' is a homograph derived from two distinct verbs with different pronunciations: when derived from 'route' (determining a path or sending data), it may be pronounced to rhyme with either 'booting' or 'shouting', whereas when derived from 'rout' (defeating utterly or hollowing out wood), it always rhymes with 'shouting'.