routing
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: routings
Sense 1
The assignment of a route to anything.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A method of finding paths from origins to destinations in a network such as the Internet, along which information can be passed.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A channel cut in a material such as wood with a router or gouge.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “routing” mean?
The assignment of a route to anything.
Is “routing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.