routing

[ roo-ting, rou- ]

noun

1. the scheduling of the route or itinerary of people, freight, etc.
2. the arranging and scheduling of mail for delivery.
3. delivery according to scheduled sequence.

Word History and Origins

Origin of routing¹

First recorded in 1900–05; route + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Disinformation, misinformation and conspiracy theories have also triumphed for the time being, routing the pro-reason, pro-science forces.

From Salon

The Israeli military, however, said it has been routing a Hamas resurgence in the region.

From BBC

“We know freeways are critical to efficient routing across large service areas, and we’ll continue diligent testing to offer freeway routes to our riders in the future,” Bonelli said.

From Los Angeles Times

The change comes after the Los Angeles Times revealed the little-known practice of unidentified donors routing charitable contributions through accounts that shield their identity.

From Los Angeles Times

After routing Gascón on election night by 23 percentage points, Hochman said in an interview Wednesday that he plans to immediately deliver on his campaign promises to wipe away several of his predecessor’s “blanket, lazy policies” when he’s inaugurated Dec. 2.

From Los Angeles Times

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