ajax
n. uncountable C1 Advanced US //ˈeɪˌdʒæks// ajax
n. a technique for updating parts of a web page without reloading the whole thing. You use this to make websites feel faster and smoother.
n. a web development technique that allows data exchange with a server behind the scenes, enabling partial page updates without a full reload. Technical register; standard in software engineering.
The app uses Ajax to load new posts.
The website uses Ajax to update the shopping cart total instantly when you add an item.
Modern single-page applications rely heavily on Ajax to fetch JSON data from APIs, ensuring a seamless user experience without the jarring interruptions of traditional page reloads.
From Latin Aiāx, from Ancient Greek Αἴᾱς (Aíās).
Short for Asynchronous JavaScript and XML.