👉 To direct or divert along a particular course.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! You’ve got a great question about “routing,” and the dictionary gives you a good start – "to direct or divert along a particular course." But let's break that down a little further, shall we? Think of it like this: Imagine you’re giving directions to a friend. You wouldn’t just say “Go!” you’d tell them exactly where to go - "Turn left at the bakery, then right on Elm Street." That's routing! You’re directing their path. Now, ‘routing’ can mean different things depending on what we’re talking about: In travel: It means figuring out the best way to get from one place to another – like a bus route or a train track. The vehicle is being routed along a specific path. In computers (and this is where it gets really interesting): Routing is how data packets are sent across a network, like the internet! Think of each packet as a little message needing to travel. The router figures out the best ‘route’ for that message to reach its destination – bouncing between different servers and networks until it arrives. It's all about choosing the best path - the most efficient one - to get something where it needs to be. Does that make sense? Do you have any questions about how routing works in different situations? Don’t hesitate to ask! 😊