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Browser

A browser is software used to access websites and web applications.

Last updated July 24, 2026

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Term
Browser
Plain-English definition
A browser is software used to access websites and web applications.
Technical definition
A browser is software used to access websites and web applications.
Commonly confused with
Related domain, DNS, registrar, API, or agent-infrastructure terms.
Related terms
HTTPS, DNS, Website

Definition

A browser is software used to access websites and web applications.

Why it matters

Browsers rely on DNS, HTTPS, certificates, and web servers to load a domain safely.

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