hyperlink
noun
hy·per·link
ˈhī-pər-ˌliŋk 
: an electronic link providing direct access from one distinctively marked place in a hypertext or hypermedia document to another in the same or a different document
hyperlink
transitive verb
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Full endorsements can be read with the associated hyperlinks.
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Although not unique to blogs, hyperlinks are a central element in the content of blogs.
—Jeremy Saks, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
This warning also appears before a user buys a ticket, and hyperlinks can be clicked to detail the user agreement.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Every preoccupation seemed to hide another preoccupation, as if his mind were a warren of hyperlinks.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
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U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Although not unique to blogs, hyperlinks are a central element in the content of blogs.
—Jeremy Saks, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
This warning also appears before a user buys a ticket, and hyperlinks can be clicked to detail the user agreement.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Every preoccupation seemed to hide another preoccupation, as if his mind were a warren of hyperlinks.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Hyperlink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hyperlink. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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hyperlink
noun
hy·per·link
ˈhī-pər-ˌliŋk
: a computerized connector that allows one to move quickly from one place in a document to another place in the same or a different document usually with a single mouse click
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