Routing vs. 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.

Routingnoun

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

Routingverb

present participle of route

Routingverb

present participle of rout

Routing

Routing is the process of selecting a path for traffic in a network or between or across multiple networks. Broadly, routing is performed in many types of networks, including circuit-switched networks, such as the public switched telephone network (PSTN), and computer networks, such as the Internet.

Rootingnoun

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

Rootingnoun

The process of forming roots.

Rootingnoun

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

Rootingverb

present participle of root

Rootingnoun

the process of putting forth roots and beginning to grow