traceroute

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The route taken by packets over an IP network.
verb
  1. To measure the route taken by packets over an IP network and any delays in transit.

Word forms

traceroute traceroutes tracerouting tracerouteing tracerouted

Etymology

From trace + route, the name of a diagnostic tool for this purpose.

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