Linked List
/lɪŋkt lɪst/
Definition
A data structure of nodes where each node holds a value and a pointer to the next node.
Example in context
"A linked list has O(1) insertion at the head but O(n) access by index — the opposite of an array."
Practice this term
Master Linked List in context by working through exercises in the Data Structures & Algorithms module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.