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links

/lɪŋks/

Meanings
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."
computing internet technology communication media
noun
Any intermediate rod or piece for transmitting force or motion, especially a short connecting rod with a bearing at each end; specifically (in steam engines) the slotted bar, or connecting piece, to the opposite ends of which the eccentric rods are jointed, and by means of which the movement of the valve is varied, in a link motion.

Examples :

"The old steam engine used several links to transfer the piston's motion to the wheels. "
machine technical part

Related Words

Illustration connection

connection noun

/kəˈnɛkʃən/

The act of connecting.

"The connection between the two classrooms was established by installing a new phone line. "

Illustration development

development noun

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

The process of developing; growth, directed change.

"The development of this story has been slow."

Illustration electronic

electronic adjective

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/

: Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

"The electronic configuration of atoms is important in chemistry class. "

Illustration transmitting

transmitting verb

/trænzˈmɪtɪŋ/ /trænsˈmɪtɪŋ/

To send or convey something from one person, place or thing to another.

"The radio station is transmitting music all day. "

Illustration intermediate

intermediate noun

/ɪntə(ɹ)ˈmidi.ət/ /ˌɪntɚˈmidi.ət/

Anything in an intermediate position.

"The intermediate level of Spanish class is a good fit for students who already know some basic vocabulary. "

Illustration demonstrate

demonstrate verb

/ˈdɛmənstɹeɪt/

To show how to use (something).

"Can you demonstrate the new tools for us?"

Illustration comprising

comprising verb

/kəmˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/

To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).

"The parts are comprised by the whole."

Illustration specifically

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Illustration grandfather

grandfather noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/

A father of someone's parent.

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

Illustration information

information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

Illustration constrained

constrained verb

/kənˈstɹeɪnd/

To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.

"The heavy workload constrained me to work late every night last week. "

Illustration correlation

correlation noun

/kɒɹəˈleɪʃən/ /kɑɹəˈleɪʃən/

A reciprocal, parallel or complementary relationship between two or more comparable objects.

"There's a strong correlation between hours of study and test scores; students who study more tend to get better grades. "