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Nagle's algorithm

Nagle's algorithm proper noun: an algorithm for improving the efficiency of a network by combining a number of small packets, or messages, and later sending them in a single operation.

Proper noun

Nagle's algorithm

  1. (Internet) An algorithm for improving the efficiency of a network by combining a number of small packets, or messages, and later sending them in a single operation.

Origin of Nagle's algorithm

Named after John Nagle.

Questions about Nagle's algorithm

What does Nagle's algorithm mean?
Nagle's algorithm means an algorithm for improving the efficiency of a network by combining a number of small packets, or messages, and later sending them in a single operation.
What part of speech is Nagle's algorithm?
Nagle's algorithm is a proper noun.

Words near Nagle's algorithm in the dictionary

  1. Nagis
  2. Nagkaisang Nayon
  3. nagkassar
  4. nagkesar
  5. Nagle
  6. Nagle's algorithm
  7. Nagler
  8. Naglers
  9. Nagles
  10. nagless
  11. Nagling

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