Definition of linkage
1 : the manner or style of being united: such asa : the manner in which atoms or radicals are linked in a moleculeb : bond 3c
2 : the quality or state of being linked; especially : the relationship between genes on the same chromosome that causes them to be inherited together — compare mendel's law 2
3 : a system of links; especially : a system of links or bars which are jointed together and more or less constrained by having a link or links fixed and by means of which straight or nearly straight lines or other point paths may be traced
4 : link 2b
5 : the tactic in diplomatic negotiations of linking often unrelated issues so that progress in one area is dependent on agreement in another
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Examples of linkage in a Sentence
linkages between population growth and disease
the accountants noticed a linkage between the two supposedly independent companies
Recent Examples of linkage from the Web
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Airlines face challenges with their IT systems also due to linkages across their systems.
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The huge Lee monument in New Orleans was unveiled on February 22, 1884, George Washington’s birthday, a linkage already laid deep as a kind of cornerstone of the Lost Cause tradition.
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Vornik’s company has developed the DroneGun, which jams the GPS signal and radio linkages between the drone and its operator.
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Health professionals can focus on the linkage between the vaccine and the measles.
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But India is still inclined to view these relationships as without any linkages or networking which could trigger off alarm in Beijing.
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First Known Use of linkage
1874
LINKAGE Defined for English Language Learners
linkage
playDefinition of linkage for English Language Learners
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: a connection or relationship between two or more things
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: a part that connects two or more things
Medical Dictionary
linkage
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1: the manner in which atoms or radicals are connected by chemical bonds in a molecule
2: the relationship between genes on the same chromosome that causes them to be inherited together—compare mendel's law 2
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