\ ˈklik-ˌthrü 
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\Definition of click-through
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an instance of clicking on a link on a web page
click-through rate also : the volume of click-throughs on a link
click through
verbclicked through; clicking through; clicks through
Definition of click through (Entry 2 of 2)
: to click on (a link, such as a link for a promotion or advertisement) on a web page that opens a new page or site
They have been pressing all Web sites, including those dedicated to journalism, to accept payment completely or partially based on the number of people clicking through an advertisement or even on the number of people who buy a product.— Joseph Menn
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The first known use of click-through was in 1993
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