application programming interface

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Synonyms: applications programming interface, application programming interfaces

Antonyms: applications programming interface, application programming interfaces

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|computing|programming}} A set of routines, protocols, and tools for building [[software]] applications, which makes it possible for software components to interact with one another.

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