service worker

noun

A scriptable network proxy in a web browser that manages network requests for a web page.

Meanings

nounservice worker (plural service workers)

plural service workers

  1. InternetcomputingA scriptable network proxy in a web browser that manages network requests for a web page.
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APA

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Chicago

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