English Explanatory Dictionary

multicast

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The simultaneous transmission of data to several destinations on a network.
adj
  1. Having multiple targets, such that a call to the delegate triggers a call to each target.

Pronunciation

en-uk-multicast.ogg

Word forms

multicast multicasts

Etymology

Blend of multiple + broadcast.

Related words

singlecast unicast

Derived words

multicasted multicasting nonmulticast
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