network switching
BrE: /ˈnɛtˌwɜːk ˈswɪtʃɪŋ/
Definition

Definition of network switching - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
telecommunicationsDatedactivity of connecting and directing telephone or communication lines in a systemDated
  • Early telephone companies used manual network switching done by human operators.
2.
computer networkingTECH.process of moving data between devices by choosing paths inside a networkTECH.
  • Efficient network switching helps reduce delays in online games and video calls.
packet switching
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Expressions with network

old-boy networkn.
informal system where men from same schools help each other
He got the job through the old-boy network at his alma mater..
whisper networkn.
informal group sharing private information or gossip
The whisper network quickly spread the news about the layoffs.
old boys' networkn.
group of men with similar backgrounds who support each other
He got the job through the old boys' network of his university.
old girls' networkn.
system of support among women
She advanced in her career thanks to the old girls' network.
your network is your net worthexp.
means strong social contacts help gain opportunities
Remember, your network is your net worth for job hunting..
good old boy networkn.
exclusive group of men helping each other in business or politics
He got the job thanks to the good old boy network.

Expressions with switching

job-switchingn.
frequent changes in employment
His job-switching made it hard to settle in one place.
switching functionn.
process of changing from one state or condition to another
The system's switching function was activated during the power outage..
code-switchingn.
changing behavior based on social context
His code-switching was evident when he spoke differently at work and at home.
context switchingn.
mental change from one activity or subject to another while working
Constant context switching made it hard for her to finish deep work.
packet switchingn.
method of data transmission where data is broken into packets
Packet switching optimizes network bandwidth and reduces latency..
switching circuitn.
electrical arrangement that directs or interrupts current between different paths
This switching circuit controls which light turns on in each room.
switching systemn.
network equipment that connects and routes calls or data between users
The telephone company upgraded its switching system to handle more simultaneous calls.
switching valven.
valve that changes the direction or path of flowing liquid or gas
The technician replaced the faulty switching valve in the hydraulic system.
digital switchingn.
control of digital signal paths to route data between different lines
Modern telephone networks rely on digital switching for clear reliable connections.
message switchingn.
telecommunication method storing and forwarding entire messages
Message switching is used in email systems.

Terms related to network switching

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carrierchanneldialingexchangesignalsubscriberswitchboardtrunkbackbonebandwidthlatencyrouter

Terms with network switching included in their meaning

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local loopn.
technology
part of a telecom network connecting users to switching center

Examples of network switching in a sentence

  • Efficient network switching is essential for handling peak data traffic.
  • Modern routers perform complex network switching automatically.
  • The upgrade improved network switching across the company’s data centers.

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  1. French:commutation de réseau, commutation réseau, ...
  2. German:Netzumschaltung, Netzwerkvermittlung, ...
  3. Italian:commutazione di rete, ...
  4. Spanish:conmutación de red, conmutación en red, ...
  5. Portuguese:comutação de rede, ...
  6. Chinese:网络交换, 交换转发, ...
  7. Japanese:回線交換, ネットワーク切り替え, ...
  8. Arabic:تَبديلُ الشَّبَكة, تَحْوِيل شَبَكِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִיתּוּג רֶשֶׁת, נִתּוּב רֶשֶׁת, ...
  10. Russian:коммутация сети, коммутация в сети, ...
  11. Ukrainian:мережева комутація, мережеве комутування, ...
  12. Hindi:नेटवर्क स्विचिंग, जाल तंत्र स्विचिंग, ...

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