linkage
A clear relationship or connection between two or more things, often where one thing changes because of another.
A relationship or connection between two or more things, especially when one influences or affects the other.
A group of machine parts joined together so that movement in one part moves another part.
A set of connected mechanical parts that transfer movement or force from one part of a machine to another.
In genetics, when genes that are close together on the same chromosome are usually passed from parent to child as a group.
In genetics, the tendency of genes that are close together on the same chromosome to be inherited together more often than expected by chance.
In politics, a plan to connect two or more issues so that a deal on one issue depends on a deal on another issue.
In politics and diplomacy, a deliberate strategy of connecting two or more issues so that progress or concessions on one depend on progress or concessions on the others.
In computer programming, joining different pieces of code so they work together in one program.
In computing, the process or state of combining separately compiled code modules or symbols so they can work together as a single program or library.
- Base: linkage
- Plural: linkage, linkages
backward linkage
1economic links to input suppliers
In economics, the way one industry supports earlier industries that supply it with materials, tools, or services.
- The mining sector has limited backward linkage to local suppliers.
- Policies that build backward linkage can help spread the benefits of foreign investment.
forward linkage
1economic links to downstream sectors
In economics, the way one industry supports later industries that use its products as their inputs.
- Oil production has weak forward linkage to local manufacturing in many countries.
- Strong forward linkage means that growth in one sector benefits many downstream industries.
genetic linkage
1inheritance of nearby genes together
A situation where genes that are close together on the same chromosome are usually passed from parent to child together.
- Genetic linkage can explain why certain diseases run strongly in some families.
- The scientists used genetic linkage to narrow down the location of the mutation.
issue linkage
1linking negotiation issues together
A strategy in talks or negotiations where two or more issues are tied together, so that a deal on one issue depends on a deal on another.
- Issue linkage helped the parties reach a comprehensive peace agreement.
- Some diplomats warn that too much issue linkage can block progress.
linkage between
1phrase for a connection between things
Used to say that there is a clear connection or relationship between two or more things.
- Many studies show a strong linkage between exercise and mental health.
- The article discusses the linkage between digital skills and job opportunities.
linkage disequilibrium
1non-random association of alleles
In genetics, a situation where certain versions of genes at different places on the chromosome appear together more or less often than expected by chance.
- They used patterns of linkage disequilibrium to fine-map the risk region.
- High linkage disequilibrium around the gene suggests a recent selective sweep.
linkage disequilibrium
1Nonrandom allele association
a genetics term for gene variants appearing together more often or less often than expected
- The researchers measured linkage disequilibrium between the two variants.
- Linkage disequilibrium can help scientists map genes associated with disease.
- In a large, mixed population, patterns of linkage disequilibrium may be complex.
- The two gene variants showed linkage disequilibrium.
mechanical linkage
1joined machine parts moving together
A group of machine parts that are joined so that movement in one part moves another part.
- The mechanical linkage converts the motor’s rotation into a straight-line motion.
- Regular oiling of the mechanical linkage is required to prevent wear.
policy linkage
1tying different policies together
When a government or organization connects two or more policy areas so that action in one depends on action in another.
- Critics argue that policy linkage between trade and security complicates negotiations.
- The minister denied any policy linkage between foreign aid and migration controls.