Linker meaning
(computer science) A computer program that takes one or more objects generated by compilers and assembles them into a single executable program.
noun
(genetics) A short oligonucleotide containing a recognition sequence for a restriction enzyme, used to blunt the ends of sticky DNA segments.
noun
(genetics) To ligate a DNA segment using a linker.
verb
A utility program that connects a compiled or assembled program to a particular environment. Also known as a "link editor," the linker unites references between program modules and libraries of subroutines. Its output is a load module, which is executable code ready to run in the computer. See executable code and bind.
Origin of linker
link + -er