LINKER

Etymology

Noun

linker (plural linkers)

That which links.

(compilation) a computer program that takes one or more objects generated by compilers and assembles them into a single executable program.

(genetics) A short oligonucleotide containing a recognition sequence for a restriction enzyme, used to blunt the ends of sticky DNA segments.

(grammar) A word or short expression that links clauses or other syntactic elements.

(finance, informal) A linked bond, one for which the principal is indexed to inflation.

Synonyms

• link editor

Verb

linker (third-person singular simple present linkers, present participle linkering, simple past and past participle linkered)

(genetics) To ligate a DNA segment using a linker.

Anagrams

• Kerlin, relink

Proper noun

Linker (plural Linkers)

A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Linker is the 10889th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 2927 individuals. Linker is most common among White (93.82%) individuals.

Anagrams

• Kerlin, relink

Source: Wiktionary



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