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The user-defined, logical grouping of related LabVIEW files is represented by the .lvlib extension. A LabVIEW library (.lvlib) allows developers to encapsulate and manage a set of related Virtual Instruments (VIs), controls, and other resources that work together to perform a specific function or set of functions. This organization not only helps improve code readability but also enhances modularity and reusability, making it easier to maintain and update related components.

By creating a library, you can implement encapsulation, which allows for better control over the scope of the elements within the library. This means that the VIs and controls can be accessed and used without cluttering the top-level application, leading to a cleaner development environment.

In contrast, a .vi (Virtual Instrument) is an individual executable program that might not necessarily encapsulate other related files. A .ctl file represents a control or a type definition for controls but serves a different purpose from a library. The Dependencies folder is used during the build process to manage libraries but is not a user-defined grouping of files. Thus, the .lvlib is the correct answer, as it embodies the concept of a logical grouping of related LabVIEW components.