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peering

Pronunciation: /pɪərɪŋ/
Definition of peering

noun

[mass noun] Computing
  • the exchange of data directly between Internet service providers, rather than via the Internet.

Origin:

1980s: from peer2 + -ing1

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Definition of peering in the US English dictionary
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