anycast

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noun

A network addressing and routing scheme whereby data is routed to the nearest or best destination as viewed by the routing topology.

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Meanings

nounanycast (uncountable)
  1. uncountablecomputingA network addressing and routing scheme whereby data is routed to the nearest or best destination as viewed by the routing topology.

Origin

From any + -cast, from broadcast. Compare unicast, multicast.

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Translations

Finnish jokulähetys
  • jokulähetysscheme whereby data is routed to the nearest or best destination
Portuguese anycast
  • anycastscheme whereby data is routed to the nearest or best destination
Cite this entry
APA

anycast. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anycast

MLA

“anycast.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anycast. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “anycast,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anycast.

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