Meaning of the word "the World Wide Web" in English

What does "the World Wide Web" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

the World Wide Web

US /ðə ˌwɝːld waɪd ˈweb/
UK /ðə ˌwɜːld waɪd ˈweb/
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Noun

an information system on the Internet which allows documents to be connected to other documents by hypertext links, enabling the user to search for information by moving from one document to another

Example:
Tim Berners-Lee is credited with inventing the World Wide Web.
You can find almost any information on the World Wide Web.