datalink
nounUK /ˈdeɪtəlɪŋk/
US /ˈdeɪtəlɪŋk/
A datalink is a way for computers or machines to send information to each other.
The airplane used a datalink to share its position with the control tower.
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2. A wireless connection that lets devices exchange digital information over a distance.
The drone stayed in contact with its base through a secure datalink.
3. A standard or protocol that defines how two systems share data.
Engineers tested the datalink protocol between the two satellites.
4. A physical cable or circuit used to carry digital signals between components.
He plugged the datalink cable into the computer's port.