distance vector

noun

A class of routing protocol based on sending global state between neighbouring nodes.

“Distance-vector protocols are more suited to external routing as they don't require a consistent world-view.”

Opposite
link state
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Meanings

noun
  1. computingA class of routing protocol based on sending global state between neighbouring nodes.

    Distance-vector protocols are more suited to external routing as they don't require a consistent world-view.

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
link state
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APA

distance vector. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/distance%20vector

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“distance vector.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/distance%20vector. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

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