data packets
[ˈdeɪtə ˈpækɪts]
nounpl: data packets
pacotes de dados
1. Units of data formatted for transmission over a network, containing a header with routing information and a payload with the actual data
The network router directs data packets to their destination based on IP addresses.
O roteador de rede direciona pacotes de dados para seu destino com base em endereços IP.
2. In telecommunications, discrete blocks of information sent across communication systems with protocol headers
Data packets are broken down into smaller units to ensure efficient transmission.
Os pacotes de dados são divididos em unidades menores para garantir uma transmissão eficiente.
3. The fundamental building blocks of packet-switched networking technology
Each data packet contains metadata about its source and destination.
Cada pacote de dados contém metadados sobre sua origem e destino.
This is primarily technical jargon used in IT, telecommunications, and networking fields in both Brazil and the USA. It became increasingly prevalent with internet expansion in the 1990s-2000s. In Brazil, as internet infrastructure developed, this term became standard in universities, corporations, and among tech professionals. The term remains consistent across both countries due to the international nature of networking standards.
Related Idioms & Phrases
lose data packets - perder pacotes de dados (network connectivity issues)
fragment data packets - fragmentar pacotes de dados (network segmentation)
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