2 definitions
for hyperlink
From WordNet (r) 2.0 :
hyperlink
n : a link from a hypertext file to another location or file;
typically activated by clicking on a highlighted word or
icon at a particular location on the screen
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03) :
hyperlink
A reference (link) from some point in one
hypertext document to (some point in) another document or
another place in the same document. A browser usually
displays a hyperlink in some distinguishing way, e.g. in a
different colour, font or style. When the user activates the
link (e.g. by clicking on it with the mouse) the browser
will display the target of the link.
(1995-02-10)