"echoback" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From echo + back. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|echo|back}} echo + back Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} echoback (uncountable)
  1. (computing) A test where data is transmitted from one system to another system and back again. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Computing
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