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Packet (Noun)

(computer science) a message or message fragment.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The packet is reassembled from fragments into the original data.
Data transmission rates depend on packet loss tolerance and speed of acknowledgement packets.
If an acknowledgment packet is lost or damaged the packet sender times out and sends another.
Lost packet requests occur less often now because IP was switched.
Communication error would make incorrect bits reach as valid information through corrupting one single data packet.

A small package or bundle.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

She ripped open the packet of chips and munched happily.
A small packet of tissues was all he could find to wipe his tears.
The seeds were wrapped in a packet and given to each of the guests to take home.
I unwrapped the packet of medicine and followed the instructions.
She sold handmade jewelry, often packing small packets of decorative accessories into boxes for gift-giving.

A collection of things wrapped or boxed together.

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

She ripped open the packet of crackers and began munching on them while watching TV.
The traveler pulled out a packet of hand sanitizer wipes to clean her hands before eating.
He sent a packet of papers to his friend's house with a package delivery service.
A packet of old letters and photographs had been collecting dust in the attic for years.
She carried a small packet of sugar with her wherever she went in case she needed it.

A boat for carrying mail.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The packet boat was a vital link between the mainland and the island, carrying mail and supplies to the residents.
In the 19th century, packet boats were the primary means of transporting mail across the Atlantic Ocean.
The packet boat was delayed due to bad weather, causing a backlog of mail to accumulate at the dock.
The captain of the packet boat was responsible for ensuring the safe delivery of the mail to its destination.
The packet boat was a small but sturdy vessel, designed to withstand the rough seas and deliver the mail on time.