application program
noun
a program used for a particular application (opposed to system program).
application programming
-
a word derived from
application program.
Example Sentences
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The company has been developing an application programming interface, or API, a software tool that allows different programs to talk to each other.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
They find value in stocks where capability improvements flow directly into API, or application programming interface, monetization.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 16, 2026
An API, or application programming interface, allows software components to communicate with each other.
From Barron's ● Dec. 4, 2025
Reddit said in a blog post that the agreement will give OpenAI access to its data application programming interface, which provides real-time, structured, and unique content from the platform.
From Seattle Times ● May 17, 2024
Since Elon Musk restricted developers’ access to Twitter’s application programming interface—otherwise known as API—your tweet deletion service will erase tweets at a contemplative pace.
From Slate ● May 7, 2024
