A linkagebetween two things is a link or connection between them. The linkageof two things is the act of linking or connecting them.
No one disputes the direct linkage between the unemployment rate and crime. [+ between]
We're trying to establish linkages between these groups and financial institutions. [+ between]
...the creation of new research materials by the linkage of previously existing sources. [+ of]
[Also + of]
2. uncountable noun
Linkage is an arrangement where one country agrees to do something only if another country agrees to do something in return.
There is no formal linkage between the two agreements. [+ between]
He insisted that there could be no linkage with other Mideast problems. [+ with]
Western diplomats firmly reject any linkage.
linkage in British English
(ˈlɪŋkɪdʒ)
noun
1.
the act of linking or the state of being linked
2.
a system of interconnected levers or rods for transmitting or regulating the motion of a mechanism
3. electronics
the product of the total number of lines of magnetic flux and the number of turns in a coil or circuit through which they pass
4. genetics
the occurrence of two genes close together on the same chromosome so that they are unlikely to be separated during crossing over and tend to be inherited as a single unit
5.
the fact of linking separate but related issues in the course of political negotiations
linkage in American English
(ˈlɪŋkɪdʒ)
noun
1.
a linking or being linked
2.
a series or system of links, slides, cranks, wheels, or gears for transmitting power or motion
3. Biology
the tendency of some genes to remain together and act as a unit (linkage group) in inheritance, generally in the same chromosome
4. Chemistry
a.
bond1 (sense 8)
b.
the type of bonding between various atoms or groups in a molecule
5. Electricity
the product of the number of lines of magnetic flux times the number of turns inthe coil surrounding it: it is used to measure the voltage that is induced by magnetic flux
linkage in Mechanical Engineering
(lɪŋkɪdʒ)
Word forms: (regular plural) linkages
noun
(Mechanical engineering: Machinery and components)
A linkage is a system of connected levers or rods for transmitting or regulating a mechanism'smotion.
The steering linkage is the system that connects the steering wheel to the front wheels and allows thewheels to change direction in response to commands from the driver.
The top link of the three-point linkage is attached to a spring loaded lever which is pushed forward by the top link as theimplement begins work.
A linkage is a system of connected levers or rods for transmitting or regulating a mechanism'smotion.
Examples of 'linkage' in a sentence
linkage
After much thought, they decided there had been a psychic linkage between the two damaged brains, Burnell's and Remenyi's.
Aldiss, Brian SOMEWHERE EAST OF LIFE (2002)
Then Rebecca turns and continues walking, trying to forget her recent linkage of thoughts.
Sean Thomas THE CHEEK PERFORATION DANCE (2002)
The great device lay along its single rail like some great iron panther, its gleaming linkage arms wreathed in condensation.
Baxter, Stephen ANTI-ICE (2002)
It wasn't only the illicit nature of their interaction, but some different, deeper linkage, a sharing more profound.
Stephanie Laurens WHOLE SECRET LOVE (2002)
In other languages
linkage
British English: linkage NOUN
A linkage between two things is a link or connection between them. The linkage of two things is the act of linking or connecting them.
No one disputes the direct linkage between the unemployment rate and crime.