browser-based application

[/ˈbraʊzər beɪst æplɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: browser-based applications
aplicação baseada em navegador
1. A software application that runs on a web browser and does not require installation on the user's local computer
Google Docs is a browser-based application that allows users to create and edit documents online.
Google Docs é uma aplicação baseada em navegador que permite aos usuários criar e editar documentos online.
2. Software accessed through HTTP/HTTPS protocols using a standard web browser as the client interface
The company migrated from desktop software to a browser-based application to improve accessibility.
A empresa migrou de um software desktop para uma aplicação baseada em navegador para melhorar a acessibilidade.
In Brazil's tech industry, the term 'web app' or 'aplicação web' is frequently used interchangeably with the full term, especially among younger developers and startups. The adoption of browser-based applications has grown significantly with Brazil's digital transformation initiatives. In the USA, 'browser-based application' and 'web app' are equally common, with the latter being more prevalent in casual conversation.
NYC Slang
web app
Synonyms / Sinônimos
web applicationweb-based applicationonline applicationSaaS applicationcloud-based application
Antonyms / Antônimos
desktop applicationnative applicationstandalone applicationoffline application

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aplicação baseada em navegador
Standard term used in technical documentation and everyday tech discussion
São Paulo
aplicação web
Shortened informal version commonly used in tech industry
Rio de Janeiro
aplicação baseada em browser
Mix of Portuguese and English, common in tech startups
Portugal
aplicação baseada em navegador
Standard Portuguese term, may also use 'aplicação web'

Related Words

web browserclient-servercloud computingHTTPresponsive designprogressive web app

Related Idioms & Phrases

cloud-based solution
software as a service
access from anywhere
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