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datalink

datalink

3 4.1
A connection that lets computers or other electronic devices send data to each other
  • noun
  • /ˈdeɪtəˌlɪŋk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : enlace de datos
  • The technician checked the datalink to ensure the devices were properly connected before running the diagnostics.

Examples

  • And she wonders when we may leave for Kardashev, and when she may receive a datalink.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • Chanda heard his translated speech over her datalink: "Commander Domerian has spoken of you, as well."

    Fiction book (2002)

  • Mike pressed the datalink connection behind his left ear.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • A familiar voice in her datalink: "You have found Domerian."

    Fiction book (2002)

  • Mike was barely dozing when his datalink brought him alert.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • Chanda contacted D'jirar by datalink several times over the next few days.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • Linna's voice came through the datalink: "I'm with Ahtenhurat again."

    Fiction book (2000)

  • The minor climbed down and spoke as Mike's datalink translated: "I am Grodulan."

    Fiction book (2000)

  • Over Chanda's datalink, she heard, "Captain Brain to Ambassador Kasmira." "Kasmira here."

    Fiction book (2002)

  • Domerlan spoke, and through her datalink, Chanda heard, "I congratulate you on your persistence, Ambassador Kasmira."

    Fiction book (2000)

Synonyms

data link
vsdatalink
  • Specialized
1 4.0

A connection that sends and receives digital information between two places

has identical meaning but is written as one word
transmission channel
vsdatalink
  • Specialized
1 5.5

A wire or path that carries information between two devices

emphasizes channels that support two-way data exchange between electronic devices

Surface Forms

datalink singular
datalinks plural

Morphology

datalink = data + link (transparent) = data + link

The word 'datalink' is a clear compound of 'data' and 'link', directly reflecting its meaning as a connection for data exchange.

Etymology

The word datalink is made from data ('information') and link ('a connection'), so it literally means a 'connection for information'. Think of it like a bridge or cable that lets electronic devices connect and share data.