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routing

[ roo-ting, rou- ]
/ ˈru tɪŋ, ˈraʊ- /
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noun
the scheduling of the route or itinerary of people, freight, etc.
the arranging and scheduling of mail for delivery.
delivery according to scheduled sequence.
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Origin of routing

First recorded in 1900–05; route + -ing1
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