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Web ring

A confederation of (usually linked) Web sites that serve a particular special interest group or that have similar or related content. [Bahorsky]

Web server

A software program or server computer equipped to offer World Wide Web access.
Note: A web server accommodates requests from users, retrieves requested files or applications, and issues error messages. [Bahorsky]

Web site

One or more web pages available on the World Wide Web, usually consisting of a home page and often additional pages accessed via the home page via hyperlinks. [Bahorsky]
Note: Web sites have been expanded and now provide many online services such as free e-mail, news, chat, and personalized functions like stock quotes, local weather, and sports. Web sites get… (Read More →)

Web television

The concept of providing Internet access (usually Web access and e-mail) in a format that can be viewed on a standard television set rather than on the customer's computer. The service usually consists of a set top box that is connected to the user's television, a keyboard, and a telephone line.

Webmaster

A person or group of people responsible for the design, implementation, management, and maintenance of a Web site.
Note: Webmastery often includes the fields of network configuration, interface, and graphics design, software development, business strategy, writing, marketing, and project management. [Bahorsky]

Webspace

The virtual space created by the World Wide Web or a subset of that space occupied by a particular Web site. [After Bahorsky]

weighted standard work second

A measurement of traffic operating work which is used to express the relative time required to handle the various kinds of calls or work functions, and which is weighted to reflect appropriate degrees of waiting to serve time. [47 CFR Pt.36-A]

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