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SaaS

American

abbreviation

Computers.

software as a service: a software distribution method in which a service provider gives customers access through the internet to applications, usually ones developed and owned by the provider.

You can use a cloud-computing service such as SaaS.

Etymology

Origin of SaaS

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

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SaaS companies have rolled out AI tools, such as agents that can autonomously take actions on behalf of humans.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

The segment was previously seen as a growth driver by offering a regulatory compliant channel for pharmaceutical companies to communicate and advertise to patients directly, diversifying away from the SaaS platform.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

One of the largest investments in Apollo’s fund is a $239 million loan to Anaplan, a self-described SaaS provider.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“Consequently, AppFolio does not appear vulnerable to significant financial pressures related to AI dislocation—a key differentiator relative to some SaaS stocks that have declined in value recently.”

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Long-tail SaaS companies whose entire value proposition is workflow automation that a foundation model does better and cheaper.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

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