Look up: Packet

1. Packet
   A quantity of data used as the basis for multiplexing, for example in accordance with CCSDS.
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2. Packet
   In the sense of communications, a packet is a structured group of binary digits in a prearranged sequence containing synchronism, address, control an error-checking data. Specialised synonym for a 'block' of data in CCITT Packet Data Network standards.
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3. Packet
   Packet is slang for the male genitals.
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4. Packet
   A bundle of data transmitted across a network. It contains the source address (where the packet has come from) the destination address (where it's going to) a packet identifier (what sort of packet it is) and the data being sent.
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5. packet
   [n] - (computer science) a message or message fragment 2. [n] - a small package or bundle
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6. Packet
   (NETWORK GLOSSARY) A logical grouping of information that includes a header and (usually) user data.
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7. Packet
   In the context of teletext, a group of associated bytes transmitted within one TV line period. Packets with address 0-24 correspond to displayed text tows. (See also Extension Packets).
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8. Packet
   A unit of information, comprising a group of bits including data and control elements, which is switched and transmitted as a composite.
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9. 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)
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10. packet
    goods-bearing postal item weighing up to 2kg Category: News-systems and communications • a sequence of binary digits including data and call control signals that is transmitted and switched as a composite whole Category: Automation (includes telecommunications and computers) • at the time of posting of the packet. Category: News-systems and communications
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11. Packet
    Pack"et noun [ French paquet , dim. from Late Latin paccus , from the same source as English pack . See Pack .] 1. A small pack or package; a little bundle or parcel; as, a packet of letters. Shak. 2. Originally, a vessel employed by government to convey dispatches or mails; hence, a vessel employed in conveying dispatches, mails, passenge …
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12. Packet
    Pack"et transitive verb [ imperfect & past participle Packeted ; present participle & verbal noun 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.» Ford.
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13. Packet
    Pack"et intransitive verb To ply with a packet or dispatch boat.
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14. packet
    noun a small package or bundle
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15. packet
    noun (computer science) a message or message fragment
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16. Packet
    `Packet` may refer to: * Packet (information technology), a formatted block of data carried by a packet mode computer network * Packet (sea transport), a packet service is a regular scheduled service, carrying valuable freight and first class passengers * C-82 Packet, a U.S. military transport aircraft * Newspapers e.g. `Packet Newspapers, The Princeton Packet, The Columbus Packet` * A small parcel e.g. Cigarette packet, Sugar packet
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17. Packet
    • (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. • (v. t.) To send in a packet or dispatch vessel. • (v. i.) To ply with a packet or dispatch boat. • (v. t.) To make up i...
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18. packet
    
    1. a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
    2. (computer science) a message or message fragment
    3. a small package or bundle
    4. a boat for carrying mail
    
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19. packet
    a sequence of digital data representing a message or part of a message together with service digits including an address, organized to suit the transmission process and transmitted as a whole
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