Symlink
/ˈsɪmlɪŋk/
Definition
A symbolic link — a file pointing to another file or directory, like a shortcut in Linux/macOS.
Example in context
"ln -s /opt/node/bin/node /usr/local/bin/node — symlink makes node available system-wide."
Practice this term
Master Symlink in context by working through exercises in the Linux & Command Line module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.