click-through

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noun

ˈklik-ˌthrü

: an instance of clicking on a link on a web page

click-through rate

also : the volume of click-throughs on a link

click through

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verb

clicked through; clicking through; clicks through

transitive verb

: to click on (a link, such as a link for a promotion or advertisement) on a web page that opens a new page or site

They have been pressing all Web sites, including those dedicated to journalism, to accept payment completely or partially based on the number of people clicking through an advertisement or even on the number of people who buy a product.—

Joseph Menn

Examples of click-through in a Sentence

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Noun

Data from click-through rates to social media engagement levels tell me when to change strategies. —

Baruch Labunski, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Metrics like click-through rates and especially watch time offer insights into viewing patterns, preferences and demographics, while also potentially uncovering new areas of interest or untapped niches. —

Adam Rumanek, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024

Verb

With a simple search feature, users input an address or owner’s name and click through to access detailed reports within minutes. —

Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024 Meanwhile, the rest of American children will spend their school days clicking through online learning platforms. —

Daniel Buck, National Review, 12 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for click-through