Routing vs. Rooting

Routing vs. Rooting — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Routing and Rooting

Routingnoun

(networking) A method of finding paths from origins to destinations in a network such as the Internet, along which information can be passed.

Rootingnoun

A system of roots; a secure attachment (in something); a firm grounding.

Routingnoun

A channel cut in a material such as wood with a router or gouge.

Rootingnoun

The process of forming roots.

Routingverb

present participle of route

Rootingnoun

A method of creating a new plant by getting part of an existing plant to form roots.

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Routingverb

present participle of rout

Rootingverb

present participle of root

Rootingnoun

the process of putting forth roots and beginning to grow