linkage

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Technical

n. a system of connected parts in a machine that work together.

n. a system of interconnected rigid parts, such as rods or levers, used to transmit motion or force within a machine.

“The mechanic had to repair the steering linkage after the accident.”

“The engineer redesigned the throttle linkage to ensure a smoother response when the pilot adjusted the engine speed.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Science Technical

n. the tendency for certain genes to be inherited together because they are close to each other.

n. the tendency of DNA sequences that are close together on a chromosome to be inherited together during the meiosis phase of sexual reproduction.

“Scientists studied the linkage of these two genes to see if they always appear together.”

“Mapping the linkage between specific markers allowed the researchers to identify the chromosomal region responsible for the hereditary condition.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Computing Technical

n. the process of combining different parts of a computer program into one file.

n. the process of combining various object files into a single executable file or library.

“The software failed during the linkage stage because a file was missing.”

“Static linkage ensures that all necessary library routines are included in the final binary, making the application more portable.”