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APP

n. countable
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈæp// app Dialect General-service Informal

n. Stands for Application. A computer program designed for a specific task, especially on a smartphone or tablet. You use apps to check the weather, play games, or talk to friends.

n. Abbreviation for Application. A software application designed to perform a specific function for the user, typically on a mobile device. It has become the standard term in general discourse.


SIMPLE

I downloaded a new app to track my daily steps.

CONTEXTUAL

Most banks now require you to use their mobile app to confirm large online purchases for better security.

COMPLEX

The rapid proliferation of health-monitoring apps has allowed patients to share real-time physiological data with their doctors, though concerns regarding data privacy remain a significant hurdle.

Usage

Commonly used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'app store' or 'app developer'.

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