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Verb
This a tool that condenses the length of a URL to a shorter one, known as a short link. Some URL shorteners provide tracking capabilities that track click-throughs from social media.
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Noun
This is a condensed version of a URL into a shorter format that provides tracking capabilities, enabling businesses to measure click-throughs from social media sites. The shorter format uses fewer characters which is beneficial for Tweets or short messaging. For example, Bitly and TinyURL convert URLs to short links.