Meaning of the word "world wide web" in English

What does "world wide web" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

world wide web

US /ˌwɜːrld waɪd ˈweb/
UK /ˌwɜːld waɪd ˈweb/

Noun

an information system on the Internet that 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:
I found the information I needed on the World Wide Web.
The World Wide Web has revolutionized how we access information.