packet
n. bundle; package; large amount of money (Slang); block of information that is transferred via a network and contains the sender's address and error correction information (Computers) | ||||
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Packet Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| BTS Transportation Expressions |
Packet
A boat, usually a coastal or river steamer, that plies a regular route, carrying passengers, freight, and mail. (TNDOT1)
A boat, usually a coastal or river steamer, that plies a regular route, carrying passengers, freight, and mail. (TNDOT1)
Packet Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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packet
The unit of data sent across a network. "Packet" is a generic term used to describe a unit of data at any layer of the OSI protocol stack, but it is most correctly used to describe application layer data units ("application protocol data unit", APDU).
See also datagram, frame.
(1994-11-30)
The unit of data sent across a network. "Packet" is a generic term used to describe a unit of data at any layer of the OSI protocol stack, but it is most correctly used to describe application layer data units ("application protocol data unit", APDU).
See also datagram, frame.
(1994-11-30)
| A Glossary of Internet & PC Terminology |
| WebGuest Web Glossary |
| Jensen's Technology Glossary |
Packet
A discrete unit of data bits transmitted over a network.
A discrete unit of data bits transmitted over a network.
| Website design & Internet terms |
Packet
Unit of data transmission on the Internet
Unit of data transmission on the Internet
| Internetworking Terms |
packet
The unit of data sent across a network. "Packet" a generic term used to describe unit of data at all levels of the protocol stack, but it is most correctly used to describe application data units. See also: datagram, frame.
The unit of data sent across a network. "Packet" a generic term used to describe unit of data at all levels of the protocol stack, but it is most correctly used to describe application data units. See also: datagram, frame.
| INTERNET TERMS&ACRONYMSV1.0 |
PACKET
Information moves around the internet in’packets’,cunk of data each with their own destination address.hink of packets as sealed envelopes containing data,with addresses written on them.The TCP/IP protocol breaks large files into smaller ‘packets’ for transmission.When the data reaches its destination,the protocol makes sure that all packets have arrived without error.Packets are typically less than 1500 bytes in size.Longer files are broken into multiple packets for transmission and reassembled at the other end.A packet includes a header with to and from addresses,relation to other packets(sequencing),and error checking information.On the internet,datagram is a synonym for packet.
Information moves around the internet in’packets’,cunk of data each with their own destination address.hink of packets as sealed envelopes containing data,with addresses written on them.The TCP/IP protocol breaks large files into smaller ‘packets’ for transmission.When the data reaches its destination,the protocol makes sure that all packets have arrived without error.Packets are typically less than 1500 bytes in size.Longer files are broken into multiple packets for transmission and reassembled at the other end.A packet includes a header with to and from addresses,relation to other packets(sequencing),and error checking information.On the internet,datagram is a synonym for packet.
| The Internet Dictionary |
packet
A unit of data of standardized size, into which information is divided for transmission over a network. Each of the packets that comprise a message travels the internetwork independently; the message is reassembled from its component packets at the destination.
A unit of data of standardized size, into which information is divided for transmission over a network. Each of the packets that comprise a message travels the internetwork independently; the message is reassembled from its component packets at the destination.
| Glossary of Computer and Internet Terms |
Packet
A small amount of computer data sent over a network. Any time you receive data from the Internet, it comes to your computer in the form of packets. Each packet contains the address of its origin and destination, and information that allows it to "connect" to related packets being sent. The process of sending and receiving packets is known as "packet-switching". Packets from many different locations can be sent on the same lines and be sorted and directed to different routes by various computers along the way. Man, one of those cheesy animations would really help explain this.
A small amount of computer data sent over a network. Any time you receive data from the Internet, it comes to your computer in the form of packets. Each packet contains the address of its origin and destination, and information that allows it to "connect" to related packets being sent. The process of sending and receiving packets is known as "packet-switching". Packets from many different locations can be sent on the same lines and be sorted and directed to different routes by various computers along the way. Man, one of those cheesy animations would really help explain this.
Packet Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Packet
(v. t.)
To send in a packet or dispatch vessel.
(v. t.)
To make up into a packet or bundle.
(v. i.)
To ply with a packet or dispatch boat.
(n.)
Originally, a vessel employed by government to convey dispatches or mails; hence, a vessel employed in conveying dispatches, mails, passengers, and goods, and having fixed days of sailing; a mail boat.
(n.)
A small pack or package; a little bundle or parcel; as, a packet of letters.
(v. t.)
To send in a packet or dispatch vessel.
(v. t.)
To make up into a packet or bundle.
(v. i.)
To ply with a packet or dispatch boat.
(n.)
Originally, a vessel employed by government to convey dispatches or mails; hence, a vessel employed in conveying dispatches, mails, passengers, and goods, and having fixed days of sailing; a mail boat.
(n.)
A small pack or package; a little bundle or parcel; as, a packet of letters.
| WordNet 2.0 |
packet
Noun
1. a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
(synonym) package, bundle, parcel
(hypernym) collection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage
(hyponym) wisp
2. (computer science) a message or message fragment
(hypernym) message
(classification) computer science, computing
3. a small package or bundle
(hypernym) package, parcel
(hyponym) deck
4. a boat for carrying mail
(synonym) mailboat, mail boat, packet boat
(hypernym) boat
Noun
1. a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
(synonym) package, bundle, parcel
(hypernym) collection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage
(hyponym) wisp
2. (computer science) a message or message fragment
(hypernym) message
(classification) computer science, computing
3. a small package or bundle
(hypernym) package, parcel
(hyponym) deck
4. a boat for carrying mail
(synonym) mailboat, mail boat, packet boat
(hypernym) boat
| Australian Slang |
Packet
large sum of money: “lose a packet at the races”; “earn a packet”
large sum of money: “lose a packet at the races”; “earn a packet”
Broken packet of biscuits
one’s life looks good on the outside, but there is a mess on the inside
Tim Tam short of a packet
not having full intelligence; stupid; moronic
| hEnglish - advanced version |
packet
packet
\pack"et\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. packeted; p. pr. & vb. n. packeting.]
1. to make up into a packet or bundle.
2. to send in a packet or dispatch vessel. her husband was packeted to france.
packet
\pack"et\, v. i. to ply with a packet or dispatch boat.
packet
\pack"et\ (?), n. [f. paquet, dim. fr. ll. paccus, from the same source as e. pack. see pack.] 1. a small pack or package; a little bundle or parcel; as, a packet of letters.
2. originally, a vessel employed by government to convey dispatches or mails; hence, a vessel employed in conveying dispatches, mails, passengers, and goods, and having fixed days of sailing; a mail boat.
packet
boat,
similar words(18)
internetwork packet exchange
packet driver
packet boat
packet switching
kamikaze packet
packet radio
packet note
packet writing
packet internet groper
packet day
inter-packet gap
steam packet
packet-switched
general packet radio service
christmas tree packet
chernobyl packet
fast packet
sequenced packet exchange
packet
\pack"et\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. packeted; p. pr. & vb. n. packeting.]
1. to make up into a packet or bundle.
2. to send in a packet or dispatch vessel. her husband was packeted to france.
packet
\pack"et\, v. i. to ply with a packet or dispatch boat.
packet
\pack"et\ (?), n. [f. paquet, dim. fr. ll. paccus, from the same source as e. pack. see pack.] 1. a small pack or package; a little bundle or parcel; as, a packet of letters.
2. originally, a vessel employed by government to convey dispatches or mails; hence, a vessel employed in conveying dispatches, mails, passengers, and goods, and having fixed days of sailing; a mail boat.
packet
boat,
similar words(18)
internetwork packet exchange
packet driver
packet boat
packet switching
kamikaze packet
packet radio
packet note
packet writing
packet internet groper
packet day
inter-packet gap
steam packet
packet-switched
general packet radio service
christmas tree packet
chernobyl packet
fast packet
sequenced packet exchange
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packet
A bundle, as of letters.
A bundle, as of letters.
| Dream Dictionary |
Packet
To dream of seeing a packet coming in, foretells that some pleasant recreation is in store for you.
To see one going out, you will experience slight losses and disappointments.
To dream of seeing a packet coming in, foretells that some pleasant recreation is in store for you.
To see one going out, you will experience slight losses and disappointments.
Packet Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| ETSI and 3GPP |
Packet
An information unit identified by a label at layer 3 of the OSI reference model (source: ITU-T I.113). A network protocol data unit (NPDU).
An information unit identified by a label at layer 3 of the OSI reference model (source: ITU-T I.113). A network protocol data unit (NPDU).
| Telecommunication Standard Terms |
packet
In data communication, a sequence of binary digits, including data and control signals, that is transmitted and switched as a composite whole. Note: The data, control signals, and possibly error control information, are arranged in a specific format. (188 )
In data communication, a sequence of binary digits, including data and control signals, that is transmitted and switched as a composite whole. Note: The data, control signals, and possibly error control information, are arranged in a specific format. (188 )
| Technical English by wpv |
Packet
The unit of data sent across a packet switching network. While some Internet literature use the term to refer specifically to data sent across a physical network, other literature views the Internet as a packet switching network and describes IP Datagrams as packets.
The unit of data sent across a packet switching network. While some Internet literature use the term to refer specifically to data sent across a physical network, other literature views the Internet as a packet switching network and describes IP Datagrams as packets.
| RF Electronics |
Packet
A group of bits, including address, data and control elements, that are switched and transmitted as a unit. Packet refers mainly to the structure and format defined with the CCITT X.25 recommendations. Multiple packets may be required to carry one complete document or a lengthy block of information.
A group of bits, including address, data and control elements, that are switched and transmitted as a unit. Packet refers mainly to the structure and format defined with the CCITT X.25 recommendations. Multiple packets may be required to carry one complete document or a lengthy block of information.
Packet Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Glossary of Stamp Collecting Terms |
PACKET
An assortment of stamps made up in an envelope or package form.
An assortment of stamps made up in an envelope or package form.
| English-Latin Online Dictionary |
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Packet Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Packet
Packet can mean;
- Various meanings in Information technology, based on Packets of data
- Chernobyl packet
- . . . and many other technical terms
- See also
- The Packet service run by the UK General Post Office, from Tudor times until 1823, using small, fast, lightly armed ships to carry state papers to overseas destinations, using a regular schedule. See:
- This sense was extended to mean any regularly scheduled ship, carrying passengers, as in Packet trade. In this sense the word Packet may be modified by the destination e.g. Sydney Packet or motive force Steam packet
- The names of several Newspapers e.g. The Falmouth Packet, The Princeton Packet, The Columbus Packet.
- Uses where Packet just means a small parcel e.g. Fag packet, Sugar packet.
- The C-82 Packet is a U.S. military transport aircraft.
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