1
: marked by linkage and especially genetic linkage
linked genes
2
: having or provided with links
a linked list

Examples of linked in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Overall, Pro-Tek’s storage and services are very much linked, driving a business mix that is close to 50-50. Brent Simon, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024 Its shares are flattered by a local listing and relatively closely linked shareholder base. Rochelle Toplensky, WSJ, 15 Aug. 2022 Money transferred from a PayPal account to a linked debit or credit card will make the funds available in the card's local currency. Brian Fung, CNN, 18 Mar. 2022 One Nation, a nonprofit affiliated with Senator Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader, transferred $85 million in 2020 to a linked super PAC, which in turn paid One Nation for rent, salaries and other costs. New York Times, 29 Jan. 2022 See all Example Sentences for linked 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of linked was in the 15th century

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“Linked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linked. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

linked

adjective
: exhibiting genetic linkage : tending to be inherited together

Medical Definition

linked

adjective
: marked by linkage and especially genetic linkage
linked genes
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