Connector vs. Linker

Connector vs. Linker — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Connector and Linker

Connectornoun

One who connects.

Linkernoun

That which links.

Connectornoun

A device (or, more precisely, a mating pair of devices, often a plug and a socket) for connecting together two wires, cables, or hoses, allowing electricity or fluid to flow but also allowing easy disconnection and reconnection when necessary.

Linkernoun

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

Connectornoun

A highway or freeway road which connects to another highway or freeway. It can be part of an interchange or a longer roadway such as the 1.5 mile (2.5 kilometer) U.S. Route 24 Connector.

Linkernoun

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

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Connectornoun

(computing) A line connecting two shapes in presentation software.

Linkernoun

(grammar) A word that serves to link other elements.

Connectornoun

(computing) A software component that provides access from an application program to an external database or data source, such as a JDBC connector.

Linkernoun

A linked bond, one for which the principal is indexed to inflation.

Connectornoun

an instrumentality that connects;

he soldered the connectionhe didn't have the right connector between the amplifier and the speakers

Linkerverb

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

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