Canonical URL
Definition
The preferred version of a webpage’s URL that search engines recognize as the authoritative source, used to avoid duplicate content issues and consolidate search rankings.
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Translation
The "official" web address for a page—like picking the main entrance to your house, even though there might be a side door or two. It tells search engines, "This is the one you should focus on," so they don’t get confused by all the other doors.