A URL or “uniform resource locator” is the unique web address that directs a web browser to locate an internet resource.
See also: IP Address
Commentary:
- Every web page or other internet resource online has a unique IP address, composed of a numerical and/or alphanumeric string. Because the underlying IP address can be difficult to remember, the IP address is linked to a generally more memorable URL through the DNS (Domain Name System), which translates a URL name into the appropriate number to make the request.