hyperlink

noun

hy·per·link | \ ˈhī-pər-ˌliŋk

Definition of hyperlink

: 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

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Recent Examples on the Web The notice was printed in a tiny grey font and the hyperlink was not set off in a different color. — Jack Greiner, The Enquirer, 3 May 2022 The original version of the Washington Post article contained a hyperlink that exposed information such as the account owner's work address, which was later removed. — Adam Sabes, Fox News, 21 Apr. 2022 Click here or use any hyperlink on this page to register as a new user. — Xl Media, cleveland, 13 Feb. 2022 When in doubt, hover your cursor over a hyperlink and scrutinize the URL. — ProPublica, 29 Jan. 2022 Both of the platforms are hyperlink deserts: Users can post only one or two external links anywhere on the sites, and the most important appears, yes, in the bio at the top of their profile. — Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2022 Grobstein was all ours, a human hyperlink to Chicago’s sports past. — Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, 20 Jan. 2022 When clicking the hyperlink on the message, the website redirects to StarMED Healthcare, a company that's been helping Charlotte residents get the COVID-19 vaccine. — Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 22 Sep. 2021 Maybe the girls need a hyperlink to a style guide with each invitation, but something needs to be done. — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2021 See More

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“Hyperlink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hyperlink. Accessed 24 May. 2022.

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hyperlink

noun

hy·per·link | \ ˈhī-pər-ˌliŋk

Kids Definition of hyperlink

: an electronic link that allows a computer user to move directly from a marked place in a hypertext document to another in the same or a different document