packet
Data transmission unit
A packet is a small package or bundle, often containing a specific quantity: a packet of seeds, a packet of sugar.
In computing, a packet is a unit of data transmitted across a network—information broken into manageable chunks for transfer.
In British English, packet commonly means a container for cigarettes or crisps where Americans would say pack or bag.
Perfumed fabric packet
- pouchSmall flexible bag
- bagFlexible carrying container
- wrapperOuter protective layer
- sleeveGarment's arm portion
portion · ketchup · sugar · salt · seeds · crisps · chips · seasoning
Facts for analysis
- routerPacket-forwarding network device
- ethernetWired networking standard
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
latency · ping · firewall · TCP · UDP · IP · header · payload
Folded paper enclosure
- parcelWrapped item for shipping
- postageFee for mailing
- stampsPostal payment adhesives
- deliveryConveyance of goods
shipping · courier · postal · letter · airmail · postcard · postmark · address
sachet
Perfumed fabric packet
sleeve · portion · ketchup · sugar · salt · seeds · crisps · chips · seasoning · sauce
data
Facts for analysis
- routerPacket-forwarding network device
- ethernetWired networking standard
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
bandwidth · latency · ping · firewall · TCP · UDP · IP · header · payload · switching
envelope
Folded paper enclosure
delivery · shipping · courier · postal · letter · airmail · postcard · postmark · address · sender
sheaf
Bound bundle of stalks
letters · notes · information · folder · dossier · batch · set · collection · group
cigarettes
Paper-wrapped tobacco for smoking
twenty · cellophane · warning · label · duty-free · menthols · lights · crush
- networksnetwork traffic, network security, MAN, PAN, cloud computing
- single portionssingle serve, sachet, serving, portion, dose
- EthernetEthernet, RJ-45, NIC, Cat5e, Cat6
- internetinternet, websites, web, browsers, web browsers
- computingcomputer, computers, software, hardware, code
- internet termsinternet, email, URL, router, download