(1) In communications, a line, channel or circuit over which data are transmitted.(2) An address that points to a Web page or other file (image, video, PDF, etc.) on a Web server. Links reside on Web pages, in e-mail messages and word processing documents as well as any other document type that supports hypertext and URL addressing. See URL and hypertext.(3) In data management, a pointer embedded within a record that refers to data or the location of data in another record.(4) In programming, a call to another program or subroutine.Download Computer Desktop Encyclopedia to your iPhone/iTouch

Verb:

1. Bind together.

2. Paste a copy of an object into a document in such a way that the copy does not lose its connection with the original object.

3. The ability of a worksheet in a computer spreadsheet program to take its data from another worksheet (thereby linking the two worksheets).

Noun:

1. The bind between two items.

2. Any kind of channel over which data are transmitted, particularly in communications.

3. In Internet services such as the World Wide Web, a reference to another document. See also hotlink.

4. The Uniform Resource Locator (URL) imbedded in a document and highlighted by a word or image, which, when clicked on, will seamlessly retrieve the document and connect the user to the location represented by the URL. Also called a hyperlink or a hypertext link.