rating

n 1: an appraisal of the value of something [syn: {evaluation}, {valuation}]

2: act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of [syn: {evaluation}]

3: standing or position on a scale

4: rank in a military organization [syn: {military rank}, {military

rating}, {paygrade}]

routing

The process, performed by a {router}, of

selecting the correct interface and next {hop} for a {packet}

being forwarded.

See also {Exterior Gateway Protocol}, {Interior Gateway

Protocol}.

(1994-12-14)