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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Routing algorithms reduce last-mile delivery times and fuel consumption.
From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026
Routing can be complicated, especially in districts that are transporting children across town to magnet schools, charter schools, special needs schools and even private schools, McGee-Hewitt said.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 15, 2023
Routing all that solar power into the battery.
From The Verge • May 10, 2022
Routing Hawaii in the season opener was a great start, but it doesn’t come with the Cajun cachet that would accompany toppling the Tigers only 1½ years after they won the national championship.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2021
At the spaceport he handed in his flight ticket for approval, placed a copy of his intended orbit on file with Central Routing Registration, and got his field clearance.
From Starman's Quest by Mack, Stan
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