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link

n. countable
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈɫɪŋk// UK //lˈɪŋk// link Academic Archaic General-service Slang Chemistry Computing Engineering Internet Mathematics Networking
Definition

n. a connection between two things, people, or ideas. On a computer, it is a piece of text you click to go to a new page. In networking, a link is a physical or logical connection between two devices that allows them to send and receive data.

n. a connection or relationship between two or more people, things, or concepts. In computing, a reference to data that the reader can follow by clicking or hovering. In networking and telecommunications, a link refers to the communication channel or medium that connects nodes in a network to facilitate data transfer.


SIMPLE

The police found a link between the two crimes.

CONTEXTUAL

Please click the link in the email to confirm your account registration.

COMPLEX

Scholars have long debated the causal link between economic stability and the flourishing of democratic institutions in post-colonial nations.

Usage

Often used with the preposition 'between' to show a relationship or 'to' when referring to a digital destination.

Pitfall

the link of the two ideasthe link between the two ideasWhen describing a connection between two separate things, 'between' is the standard preposition.

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