multihoming

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noun

A technique to increase the reliability of a network connection by means of additional, alternative network interfaces or IP addresses.

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Meanings

nounmultihoming (uncountable)
  1. uncountablecomputingA technique to increase the reliability of a network connection by means of additional, alternative network interfaces or IP addresses.

Origin

From multi- + homing.

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APA

multihoming. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/multihoming

MLA

“multihoming.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/multihoming. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “multihoming,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/multihoming.

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