WS

Ws is a term that can refer to several different things depending on context. In many cases, capitalized WS is used as an acronym, while in computing the lowercase ws commonly appears in technical identifiers such as URL schemes. Because of its multiple meanings, WS is best understood by looking at specific domains.

Web services (WS) are a standardized way for software applications to communicate over a network. They typically use protocols such as SOAP, REST, and WSDL to enable interapplication data exchange across diverse platforms and languages. Web services are a foundation of service-oriented architecture and cloud-based integrations.

World Series (WS) is the annual championship of Major League Baseball in North America, contested by the champions of the American and National Leagues. The series is a best-of-seven playoff, and its victor is awarded the Commissioner's Trophy. The term WS is commonly used in schedules, standings, and media coverage.

Samoa (WS) refers to the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code for Samoa. The code is used in international domains, shipping codes, and vehicle registrations. The country’s top-level internet domain is .ws, often marketed for branding purposes as “Website” in various domains.

Workshop (WS) is a shorter, often interactive meeting or training session. In calendars, event programs, and project plans, WS is a common shorthand for indicating a hands-on or collaborative session.

In computing networking, ws is also the URI scheme for the WebSocket protocol, appearing in URLs as ws:// or wss://, enabling real-time, bidirectional communication between browsers and servers.