Word
linking
Phoneticslink·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɫɪŋkɪŋ/
UK/lˈɪŋkɪŋ/
Definitions
01connecting things
B1 · Intermediate
v. joining or connecting two or more things together.
v. the present participle of 'link', describing the action of connecting or establishing a relationship between two entities.
“The new bridge is linking the two small islands for the first time.”
“The detective spent months linking the various pieces of evidence together before he could finally identify the primary suspect.”
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02the act of connection
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the process of making a connection between things.
n. the gerund form of 'link', referring to the act or process of creating a connection or association.
“The linking of these two databases will make our work much faster.”
“The successful linking of the two railway networks required extensive diplomatic negotiations and significant engineering adjustments.”
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03serving to connect
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. used to describe something that connects other things.
adj. functioning as a connector between other elements; often used in linguistics or technical contexts.
“A linking verb like 'be' connects the subject to more information.”
“The architect designed a linking corridor made of glass to join the historic manor with the modern laboratory wing.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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