verb
- to divide data into packets for transmission over a network
Usage: computing; telecommunications
Examples
- The router will packetize the incoming data stream before sending it across the network.
- Network protocols packetize large files into smaller, manageable units for transmission.
- The system packetizes voice signals for transmission over the internet.
- Before transmission, the application must packetize the video stream into standard-sized chunks.
- Modern communication systems automatically packetize data to ensure reliable delivery.