killer app
AmericanEtymology
Origin of killer app
1985–90
Example Sentences
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There’s no “killer app” at the moment that really requires it, says Mr Kernahan.
From BBC
“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.
From BBC
Linda Weissgold, who retired as deputy CIA director of analysis last year, thinks war-gaming will be a “killer app.”
From Seattle Times
Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app?
From BBC
For her, the new killer app is a very old one — playing great live shows.
From Los Angeles Times
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