Word
APP
Phoneticsapp
/ˈæp/
Countable noun
Definition
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.
Examples
“I downloaded a new app to track my daily steps.”
“Most banks now require you to use their mobile app to confirm large online purchases for better security.”
“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.”
Examples
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'.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A2 · ElementaryOxford
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