multicasting
ˈmʌltɪˌkæstɪŋ
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Definition of multicasting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

networkingTECH.simultaneous data transmission to multiple network destinationsTECH.
  • Multicasting reduces bandwidth usage in large networks.
broadcasting distributing

Adjective

networkingTECH.involving data transmission to multiple destinationsTECH.
  • The multicasting system improved the network's efficiency.
broadcasting distributing
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Origin of multicasting

English, multi (many) + cast (to throw)

Examples of multicasting in a sentence

  • The company uses multicasting to update software across all devices.
  • The multicasting feature was essential for the live broadcast.
  • Engineers focused on improving multicasting capabilities for better performance.

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  1. French:multidiffusion, de transmission multiple, ...
  2. German:Multicasting, multicastfähig, ...
  3. Italian:multicast, ...
  4. Spanish:multidifusión, de multidifusión, ...
  5. Portuguese:multidifusão, multicast, ...
  6. Chinese:多播, 多播的, ...
  7. Japanese:マルチキャスティング, マルチキャストの, ...
  8. Arabic:بَثّ مُتَعَدِّد, متعدد الإرسال, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁדּוּר רַב-יְעָדִים, שִׁדּוּר רַב-יְעָדִי, ...
  10. Russian:мультикастинг, мультикастинговый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:мультикастинг, мультикастинговий, ...
  12. Hindi:मल्टीकास्टिंग, ...
multicast
ˈmʌl.ti.kɑːst

Definition of multicast - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

networkingRaremethod of sending information to multiple recipients simultaneouslyRare
  • The multicast was used to distribute the video to all subscribers.
broadcast transmit

Verb

tr.
1.
networkingRaresend data from one source to multiple destinationsRare
  • The server will multicast the video to all participants.
broadcast transmit
2.
technologyRaretransmit information to several receivers simultaneouslyRare
  • The application can multicast updates to all connected devices.
broadcast distribute
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network identifier used to send one message to a selected group of devices
Configure the router to forward packets sent to the multicast address.

Origin of multicast

Latin, multi (many) + cast (to throw)

Examples of multicast in a sentence

  • Engineers set up a multicast for the live event.
  • The application can multicast updates to all users.
  • They plan to multicast the announcement to the entire network.
  • The server can multicast the video stream to multiple users.
  • They plan to multicast the event to a global audience.

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  1. French:multidiffusion, multidiffuser, ...
  2. German:Multicast, multicasten, ...
  3. Italian:multicast, diffondere, ...
  4. Spanish:multidifusión, transmitir, ...
  5. Portuguese:transmissão múltipla, difundir, ...
  6. Chinese:多播, 广播, ...
  7. Japanese:マルチキャスト, マルチキャストする, ...
  8. Arabic:بَثّ مُتَعَدِّد, بَثَّ مُتَعَدِّد الْوِجْهَات, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁדּוּר מְרֻבֶּה נְמָעִים, לְשַׁדֵּר בְּרִיבּוּי יַעֲדִים, ...
  10. Russian:мультикаст, транслировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:мультикаст, транслювати, ...
  12. Hindi:मल्टीकास्ट, प्रसारित करना, ...
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