linkage

noun

ˈliŋ-kij How to pronounce linkage (audio)
Definition of linkagenext
as in relationship
the fact or state of having something in common the accountants noticed a linkage between the two supposedly independent companies

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Recent Examples of linkage The system processes pilot inputs through computers and transmits electrical signals to flight controls, improving safety, reliability, maneuverability, and reducing aircraft weight by removing mechanical linkages. — Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2026 Today’s large language models have no such linkage built into them by people. — Robert Wright, Fortune, 24 June 2026 Iran has formalized the link between the Iranian and Lebanese fronts, pressing Israel, through Washington, to accept that linkage and stop its operations against Hezbollah. — Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 19 June 2026 States, counties, and cities must have an adequate number of disease intervention specialists for speedy case investigation, partner services, and linkage to care. — Jeffrey D. Klausner, STAT, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for linkage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for linkage
  1. relationship
  2. kinship
  3. connection
  4. association
  5. correlation
Noun
  • Carranza said a decade-long relationship ended in an international tragedy.
    — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Bret’s voice-over explains his relationship with Debbie was part of his public persona, while his relationship with Matt was a secret.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of relationship
Noun
  • Her promise expresses, in some way, her kinship with her unmarried aunt, who didn’t trade her own freedom for a set of good knives.
    — Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The essays in the book, which focus on beekeeping and other forms of animal husbandry, invite us to explore creaturely worlds beyond our own, and to recognize our kinship with other living beings.
    — Richard Schiffman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026
Definition of kinship
Noun
  • Three others have been charged in connection to the incident, Boyd said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This sentiment corresponds to many employees in workplace environments with no clear connection of how their work contributes to the organization’s mission.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of connection
Noun
  • As with its predecessor, the new act is designed to expand access to federal financing tools to help condominium owners and associations afford essential structural repairs and special assessments.
    — Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • Ahead of this year’s World Cup, ADI PredictStreet signed a multi‑year agreement with the association to become the tournament’s first official prediction market partner.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Definition of association
Noun
  • But even though the study found a significant link between artificial sweeteners and memory issues, experts say this is still only a correlation, not causation.
    — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Cloud intelligence relies on data with context, correlation and operational meaning across the full environment.
    — Kannan Kothandaraman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of correlation

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