'web-based' originates from the combination of 'web,' referring to the World Wide Web, and 'based,' meaning 'founded on or derived from.'

The term 'web-based' emerged in the late 20th century as the internet became more prevalent, combining 'web' with 'based' to describe applications or services that operate over the internet.

Initially, it referred to any service or application that operated using the World Wide Web, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.