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
1
Assigned a path or direction, as with data or traffic.
"Your call is being routed to the next available representative."
2
Decisively defeated.
"The visiting team was routed 5-0."
How to use routed
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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Rhymes for routed
muted
diluted
reputed
sprouted
disputed
polluted
computed
convoluted
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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.
