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A web address, also known as a Uniform Resource Locator (URL), is a reference to a web resource that specifies its location on a computer network and a mechanism for retrieving it. Essentially, it's the unique address of a webpage or other resource on the internet.

A typical web address consists of several parts. The scheme, such as "http" or "https", indicates the protocol used to access the resource. This is followed by a colon and two forward slashes. Next is the domain name, which identifies the specific server hosting the resource. This domain name is further broken down into subdomains and a top-level domain (TLD), like ".com", ".org", or ".net". After the domain name, there may be a port number, though it's often omitted as standard ports are assumed.

The path specifies the exact location of the resource within the server's file system. This can include directories and a filename. Optionally, a web address can include a query string, which starts with a question mark and contains parameters passed to the server. Finally, a fragment identifier, preceded by a hash symbol, can point to a specific section within a document.

Web addresses are crucial for navigating the World Wide Web, allowing users and web browsers to locate and retrieve information from servers worldwide. They are the foundation of how we access websites, download files, and interact with online services.