Multicast
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Multicast is a noun meaning (computing, networking) The simultaneous transmission of data to several destinations on a network.
Meaning
(computing, networking) The simultaneous transmission of data to several destinations on a network.
More Meanings
- (programming, of a delegate) Having multiple targets, such that a call to the delegate triggers a call to each target.
Example Sentences
multicast address
The result is a new multicast delegate that invokes both of the original implementing methods.
On an LAN, each host's network interface monitors the LAN and accepts packets addressed to the multicast address that defines the host group to which the packets belong. Unlike broadcasting, multicasting allows each host to choose whether it wants to accept multicast packets.
Word Forms
- multicasts
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include broadcast, multihopping, unicasting, multiplex, anycasting, multihoming.
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