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Re-routing

/ˌriːˈruːtɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The act of changing the route or path taken to reach a destination.

    "The GPS suggested a re-routing to avoid traffic congestion."
  2. 2

    A specific instance of altering a planned route.

    "Due to the road closure, the re-routing of the delivery truck was necessary."

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The term 're-routing' is derived from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again' or 'back', combined with the verb 'route', which comes from the Old French 'rute' and Latin 'rupta', meaning 'broken' or 'broken path'. The term evolved in the late 20th century with the rise of digital navigation and logistics.

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