misrouting
Sending astray accidentally
Misrouting is sending something along the wrong path or to the wrong destination.
Packages get misrouted in shipping; calls get misrouted to the wrong department; data packets get misrouted across networks.
The misrouting of emergency calls cost precious minutes.
The word implies error rather than intention—a failure in the system meant to direct things properly.
Alternate path around obstruction
- bypassRoute that skirts obstacles
- wrong addressIncorrect recipient location
- forwardingRedirecting to another location
- redirectionChange of course
Intentional focus manipulation
- packet lossFailed data delivery
- glitchMinor system fault
- bugCrawling creature or defect
- malfunctionFailure to operate properly
anomaly · breakdown · defect · flaw · irregularity · snafu · oversight · mishap
Shipment past due date
- holdupTheft by threat
- slowdownReduction in pace
- lagPeriod of falling behind
- latencyDelay in system response
bottleneck · setback · waiting · backlog · queue · transit delay · delivery window · lost in transit
Loss of connectivity
- database errorFailed information system operation
- sorting errorMisplacement during categorization
detour
Alternate path around obstruction
- bypassRoute that skirts obstacles
- wrong addressIncorrect recipient location
- forwardingRedirecting to another location
misdirection
Intentional focus manipulation
- packet lossFailed data delivery
- glitchMinor system fault
- bugCrawling creature or defect
malfunction · anomaly · breakdown · defect · flaw · irregularity · snafu · oversight · mishap · blunder
late delivery
Shipment past due date
latency · bottleneck · setback · waiting · backlog · queue · transit delay · delivery window · lost in transit
network failure
Loss of connectivity
- database errorFailed information system operation
- sorting errorMisplacement during categorization