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killer app
an application that surpasses its competitors.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of killer app1
1985–90
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Example Sentences
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There’s no “killer app” at the moment that really requires it, says Mr Kernahan.
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“While there still isn’t a killer app… there are lots of areas where neuromorphic computing will provide significant gains in energy efficiency and performance, and I’m sure we’ll start to see wide adoption of the technology as it matures,” he says.
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Linda Weissgold, who retired as deputy CIA director of analysis last year, thinks war-gaming will be a “killer app.”
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Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app?
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For her, the new killer app is a very old one — playing great live shows.
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