Definitions

1. noun

a particular path or course followed by something (such as a vehicle or a line of communication)

“The bus took a new route to avoid the traffic jam.”

2. verb

to direct or send someone or something along a particular path or course

“The tour guide will route you to the nearest exit.”

3. verb

to determine or indicate the best or most efficient path or course to take

“The GPS will route you to the nearest gas station.”

4. noun

a particular series of numbers or codes used to identify a sequence of instructions or data

“The database uses a routing number to identify each entry.”