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unicast
This term is a technical specification used primarily in computer networking and telecommunications. It describes a one-to-one communication model, contrasting sharply with multicast (one-to-many) and broadcast (one-to-all) transmissions. The term carries a neutral, clinical tone and is almost exclusively found in technical documentation, network engineering contexts, or software development discussions.
When used as a verb, it describes the specific action of routing a packet to a single destination. While the noun form is common, the verb form is more specialized and typically appears in the context of server-client interactions or protocol specifications.
Meanings
Examples
The system uses unicast to send a private message to a single client.
We should unicast the data to avoid flooding the entire network.
Is this traffic handled via unicast or multicast?
The server will unicast the response directly to the requesting host.
A unicast transmission ensures that only the intended recipient receives the packet.
I need to check if the router is configured for unicast routing.
The application is designed to unicast updates to individual devices.
The application is designed to unicast updates to individual devices.
Why are we using unicast when we could just broadcast the signal?