Unicast
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Unicast is an adjective meaning (computing, networking) Being the transmission of messages to a single destination host on a packet switching network.
Meaning
(computing, networking) Being the transmission of messages to a single destination host on a packet switching network.
More Meanings
- (programming) Synonym of singlecast.
- (computing, networking) To transmit in this manner.
Example Sentences
In this paper, we describe a model of multicast service we call host groups and propose this model as a way to support multicast in the DARPA Internet environment [14]. We argue that it is feasible to implement this facility as an extension of the existing "unicast" IP datagram model and mechanism.
Word Forms
- unicasts
- unicasting
- unicasted
Synonyms for unicast
Depending on context, synonyms include singlecast.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dissemination, multicasted, broadcasting, inband, cablecast, conversational.
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