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multicast

The English word “multicast” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The simultaneous transmission of data to several destinations on a network.

adjective

  1. Having multiple targets, such that a call to the delegate triggers a call to each target.

Etymology

Blend of multiple + broadcast.

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