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hy·per·link  (hpr-lngk) Computer Science
n.
See link1.
v. hy·per·linked, hy·per·link·ing, hy·per·links
v.tr.
To make a hypertext link in (an electronic document or file).
v.intr.
To follow a hypertext link to an electronic document or file.


hyperlink [ˈhɒipəˌlɪŋk]
n
(Electronics & Computer Science / Computer Science) a word, phrase, picture, icon, etc., in a computer document on which a user may click to move to another part of the document or to another document
vb
(Electronics & Computer Science / Computer Science) (tr) to link (files) in this way Often shortened to link

hyperlink  (hpr-lngk)
See link.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.hyperlink - a link from a hypertext file to another location or file; typically activated by clicking on a highlighted word or icon at a particular location on the screen
link - (computing) an instruction that connects one part of a program or an element on a list to another program or list
Translations
hyperlink [ˈhaɪpəlɪŋk] Nhipervínculo m
hyperlink [ˈhaɪpərlɪŋk]
nhyperlien m
vt [+ page, text] → hyperlier
to be hyperlinked → contenir des liens hypertextes, être hyperlié(e)
to be hyperlinked to sth → contenir des liens hypertextes vers qch, hyperlier vers qch


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But instead of directing people to the front page of a competing site, hyperlinking often connects users to a page several layers deep, bypassing the advertising-rich home page.
Although this would seem to contradict the earlier advice, you do want your reader to get the gist of your message before he goes hyperlinking off into cyberspace.
Hyperlinking reduces steps, speeds learning, and increases flexibility for Firefly developers to leverage external resources.
 
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