Multicast
Definitions
The simultaneous transmission of data to several destinations on a network.
Examples
“multicast address”
“On an LAN, each host's network interface monitors the LAN and accepts packets addressed to the multicast address that defines the host⟳ group to which the packets belong⟳. Unlike broadcasting, multicasting allows each host⟳ to choose⟳ whether it wants to accept⟳ multicast packets.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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