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linker

 

[ หˆlษชล‹kษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

computing

A linker is a computer program that takes one or more object files generated by a compiler and combines them into a single executable program.

Synonyms

binder, link editor

Examples of usage

  • The linker is an essential part of the software development process.
  • Without the linker, the individual object files cannot be transformed into a runnable program.
Context #2 | Noun

general

In general terms, a linker is a person or thing that links or connects other people or things together.

Synonyms

bridge, connector

Examples of usage

  • She acted as a linker between the two rival groups to facilitate communication.
  • The bridge served as a crucial linker between the two islands.
Context #3 | Noun

chemistry

In chemistry, a linker is a molecule that connects two other molecules or groups.

Synonyms

bridging agent, connecting molecule

Examples of usage

  • The linker molecule plays a critical role in forming the polymer chain.
  • The linker group is responsible for the stability of the compound.

Translations

Translations of the word "linker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ligador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคฟเค‚เค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Linker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penghubung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฒ'ัะทัƒะฒะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ linker

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒณใ‚ซใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท linker

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enlazador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baฤŸlayฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง์ปค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงุจุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ linker

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ linker

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“พๆŽฅๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ povezovalnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tengiliรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะนะปะฐะฝั‹ัั‚ั‹ั€ัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒ™แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baฤŸlayฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enlazador

Etymology

The term 'linker' originated in the computing field in the mid-20th century, specifically in the context of connecting object files to create an executable program. Over time, the term has also been adapted in general language and other scientific fields to denote a connecting element. The evolution of the term reflects the importance of connectivity and integration in various domains.

See also: interlinkage, interlinking, linkable, linkage, linked, linking, slink, unlink, unlinked.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,538, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.