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hyperlinking

 

[ˈhaɪpərlɪŋkɪŋ ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

internet

The practice of creating hyperlinks on web pages to allow users to easily navigate between different pages or websites.

Synonyms

URL linking, linking.

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Word Description / Examples
hyperlinking

Refers to the activity of creating links in digital text that connect to other content or websites, often used in the context of web development or digital content creation.

  • Hyperlinking within the document allows users to navigate to relevant sections quickly.
linking

A general term that can refer to creating connections between digital content, whether on the web, in documents, or other digital spaces.

  • Linking different parts of the website improves user experience.
URL linking

Specifically emphasizes the use of URLs (Uniform Resource Locators) to create connections. Often used when discussing linking to specific web pages or online resources.

  • URL linking to external sources can enhance the credibility of your blog posts.

Examples of usage

  • Hyperlinking is essential for a user-friendly website design.
  • The article includes multiple hyperlinking to related resources.
Context #2 | Verb

technology

The action of creating hyperlinks within a document or on a webpage.

Synonyms

connect, link.

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Word Description / Examples
hyperlinking

Used mainly in the context of digital documents or web pages where a piece of text or an image is linked to another document or web page.

  • Hyperlinking allows users to navigate from one webpage to another easily
  • Make sure you are hyperlinking relevant content for better user engagement
link

Can be used in both digital and non-digital contexts, such as in a chain or connecting two related ideas or pieces of information. Often used as a more common term compared to 'hyperlinking'.

  • You can add a link to your website in the email signature
  • There is a strong link between diet and health
connect

General term that can be used in various contexts, such as establishing a relationship between people, devices, or ideas.

  • She tried to connect her phone to the Wi-Fi
  • It's important to connect with your audience when you give a speech

Examples of usage

  • Make sure you hyperlink relevant keywords in your blog post for better SEO.
  • The website was well-organized, with properly hyperlinked content.

Translations

Translations of the word "hyperlinking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hiperligação

🇮🇳 हाइपरलिंकिंग

🇩🇪 Hyperlinking

🇮🇩 hiperlinking

🇺🇦 гіперпосилання

🇵🇱 hiperłączenie

🇯🇵 ハイパーリンク

🇫🇷 hyperliens

🇪🇸 hipervinculación

🇹🇷 hiperlik

🇰🇷 하이퍼링크

🇸🇦 الارتباط التشعبي

🇨🇿 hyperlinkování

🇸🇰 hyperlinkovanie

🇨🇳 超链接

🇸🇮 hiperpovezava

🇮🇸 ofurtenging

🇰🇿 гиперсілтеме

🇬🇪 ჰიპერბმულები

🇦🇿 hiperlink

🇲🇽 hipervinculación

Etymology

The concept of hyperlinking originated in the early days of the internet as a way to connect different documents and resources. The first clickable hyperlink was created by Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, in 1990. Since then, hyperlinking has become a fundamental aspect of navigating the internet and sharing information online.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,752, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.