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linking

 

[ ˈlɪŋkɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

website optimization

The process of acquiring hyperlinks from other websites to your own website. It is an essential part of SEO strategy to improve search engine ranking.

Synonyms

URL linking, backlinking, hyperlinking

Examples of usage

  • Linking plays a crucial role in boosting website traffic.
  • Effective linking can help increase the visibility of your website online.
Context #2 | Verb

connecting

Joining or connecting one thing to another. It can refer to creating hyperlinks on a website or establishing a connection between different elements.

Synonyms

associating, connecting, tying

Examples of usage

  • She is linking the articles to relevant sources.
  • The professor linked the theories to real-life examples.

Translations

Translations of the word "linking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vinculação

🇮🇳 लिंकिंग

🇩🇪 Verbindung

🇮🇩 penghubungan

🇺🇦 зв'язування

🇵🇱 łączenie

🇯🇵 リンク

🇫🇷 liaison

🇪🇸 vinculación

🇹🇷 bağlantı

🇰🇷 연결

🇸🇦 ربط

🇨🇿 propojení

🇸🇰 prepojenie

🇨🇳 连接

🇸🇮 povezovanje

🇮🇸 tengja

🇰🇿 байланыстыру

🇬🇪 დაკავშირება

🇦🇿 əlaqələndirmə

🇲🇽 vinculación

Etymology

The term 'linking' originated from the Old English word 'hlencan', meaning 'to bring together'. It has evolved over time to encompass the digital concept of connecting information on the internet through hyperlinks. Linking has become a fundamental aspect of the online experience, shaping the way we navigate and access information on the web.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,124 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.