routing
Americannoun
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the scheduling of the route or itinerary of people, freight, etc.
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the arranging and scheduling of mail for delivery.
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delivery according to scheduled sequence.
Etymology
Origin of routing
Example Sentences
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When they got jobs, I helped them fill out the direct-deposit forms, showing them how to find the routing and account numbers, and, yes, patiently explaining the meaning and correct usage of said routing number.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
The Justice Department says that Van Dyke then engaged in a ham-fisted scheme to cover his tracks, routing his profits to a foreign crypto account and asking Polymarket to delete his account.
From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026
The technology traces back to 1971, when Ray Tomlinson chose the @ symbol to separate a user from the host—a technical routing fix that created a universal digital identity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
It also offers Secure Core routing for added privacy, though this can reduce speed depending on the server path.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
That same night, the Midland Lee Rebels finished the season by routing the Cooper Cougars, and the Midland High Bulldogs did likewise by beating the Abilene High Eagles.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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