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web-based

British  

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or using the World Wide Web

    web-based applications

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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“You can create an income stream working with the help of a financial adviser, or you can use web-based services to create a custom paycheck. And the industry is trying to provide more choice.”

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026

Diller then dove into the digital age, acquiring or building a portfolio of web-based companies, and founded IAC in 1995.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

Perhaps the most remarkable spot came from OnMoney.com, a site that promised to put all your finances into one web-based interface.

From Barron's ● Feb. 9, 2026

Based on these findings, researchers have created a web-based tool designed to help detect risk earlier and support prevention before serious damage occurs.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 5, 2026

His address was easy to find— I Googled him and found www.shipwellconsulting.co.uk, the site where he advertises “a range of consultancy, cloud- and web-based services for business and nonprofit organizations.”

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

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