ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Webhook

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈwɛb.hʊk/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Webhook is a noun meaning (Internet) A method of augmenting or altering the behavior of a web application or a web page using custom callbacks, usually triggered by some external event.

Meaning

(Internet) A method of augmenting or altering the behavior of a web application or a web page using custom callbacks, usually triggered by some external event.

Example Sentences

Webhooks are the most widely used approach for solving the event delivery challenge (see section 1.2.3) and realizing events in combination with REST APIs.

Word Forms

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Related dictionary entries include webtool, webchat, weblication, webcasting, webcrawl, webware.

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