routing

/ˈɹuːtɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: routings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The assignment of a route to anything.

Noun

Examples

the optimal routing of delivery vehicles

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

Meaning · English

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

Meaning · English

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.