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hyperlink

/ˈhaɪpərˌlɪŋk/ /ˈhaɪpɚˌlɪŋk/

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noun

Some text or a graphic in an electronic document that can be activated to display another document or trigger an action.

Examples :

"Click the hyperlink to go to the next page."

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noun

(by extension) An address, URL, or program that defines a hyperlink's function.

Examples :

"Copy the hyperlink and paste it into an email."

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verb

(of a hypertext document) To point to another document by a hyperlink.

Examples :

"The website will hyperlink the word "resources" to a page with helpful articles and tools. "

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verb

To add a hyperlink to a document.

Examples :

"To make the article easier to read, I hyperlinked the names of the authors to their personal websites. "

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verb

To use a hyperlink to jump to a document.

Examples :

"Please hyperlink to the school's website for more information about the field trip. "

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