adjective Uncommon

routed

ROO-tihd

Routed (adjective) means Assigned a path or direction, as with data or traffic. Example: “Your call is being routed to the next available representative.”

adjective

Assigned a path or direction, as with data or traffic.

"Your call is being routed to the next available representative."

Decisively defeated.

"The visiting team was routed 5-0."

How to use routed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDirected along a path, or soundly beaten in a contest — context tells you which.

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Etymology

From route or rout + -ed.

Rhymes for routed

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Frequently asked questions

What does “routed” mean?

The word “routed” means assigned a path or direction, as with data or traffic. In plain terms, directed along a path, or soundly beaten in a contest — context tells you which.

How do you pronounce “routed”?

“Routed” is pronounced ROO-tihd (/ˈɹuː.tɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “routed” in a sentence?

Here is “routed” used in a sentence: “Your call is being routed to the next available representative.”

What part of speech is “routed”?

“Routed” is an adjective.

Is “routed” a common word?

“Routed” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “routed” have?

“Routed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: assigned a path or direction, as with data or traffic.