Word
web application
Definition
compound. a computer program that you use through a web browser instead of installing it on your computer. You use these every day for things like checking email, social media, or online banking.
compound. a software program stored on a remote server and delivered over the internet through a browser interface. Unlike native software, it does not require local installation and relies on client-server architecture to process user requests.
Examples
“Google Docs is a popular web application for writing.”
“The company moved its payroll system to a web application so employees could access their payslips from any device.”
“Modern web applications leverage asynchronous data transfers to provide a seamless user experience that mimics the responsiveness of locally installed desktop software.”
Examples
simple
“Google Docs is a popular web application for writing.”
contextual
“The company moved its payroll system to a web application so employees could access their payslips from any device.”
complex
“Modern web applications leverage asynchronous data transfers to provide a seamless user experience that mimics the responsiveness of locally installed desktop software.”
Usage
Often shortened to 'web app' in informal or technical contexts.
Etymology
A compound formed from the noun web, referring to the World Wide Web, and application, a term for functional software. The phrase gained prominence in the late 1990s as browser-based services began to replace local software installations.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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