1. divides data or information into small, discrete units or packets for transmission or processing
Usage: chiefly British spelling; American English uses 'packetizes'; technical term used in computing and telecommunications

Examples

• The network protocol packetises large files into smaller chunks for efficient transmission.
• The system packetises incoming data before routing it to the appropriate destination.
• Modern routers packetise information to optimize bandwidth usage.
• The software packetises the video stream into manageable segments.
• When you send an email, the server packetises the message content for delivery across the internet.