routingorder

noun
UK /ˈruːtɪŋ ˈɔːdə/
US /ˈruːtɪŋ ˈɔːrdər/

A routing order is a list that tells things which way to go.

The mail room follows a routing order to send each letter to the right office.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. In computing, a routing order is a rule that decides which path data takes through a network.

The router checks its routing order before forwarding the packet.

3. In manufacturing, a routing order lists the steps a product goes through in a factory.

The routing order shows that the part is cut, drilled, and then painted.

4. In business, a routing order is a sequence that shows who must approve a document next.

The invoice moved through the routing order from the clerk to the manager.